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This feed was created by mixing existing feeds from various sources.RSSMixTeen Girls Strike for Global Action on Climate Changehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/green/Teen-Girls-Climate-Change-Fridays-for-Future-560385951.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/GettyImages-1167860150.jpg<br /><p>Fridays for Future school strikes &#8212; a movement led largely by teenage girls &#8212; has eclipsed the quiet, solitary protests started by its founder, 16-year-old Swede Greta Thunberg, in August 2018. Now upward of 2 million supporters from The Hague to Kampala, Uganda, regularly skip class on Friday and take to the streets to protest government inaction on climate change.</p><p>Some 450 teen strikers from 38 countries gathered in Lausanne on the banks of Lake Geneva last month to figure out how to get the world to act now, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/teen-girls-strike-global-action-climate-change-n1054461">NBC News reported</a>.</p><p>Donning sundresses or sensible jeans and T-shirts, or rocking eye-catching hairdos in bright blues, greens and pinks, the girls were as diverse as their countries of origin. But they had found commonality in fighting climate change.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty ImagesArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 08:36:46 GMT5603859512019-09-15T08:36:46ZTeen Girls Strike for Global Action on Climate Changehttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/green/Teen-Girls-Climate-Change-Fridays-for-Future-560385951.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GettyImages-1167860150.jpg<br /><p>Fridays for Future school strikes &#8212; a movement led largely by teenage girls &#8212; has eclipsed the quiet, solitary protests started by its founder, 16-year-old Swede Greta Thunberg, in August 2018. Now upward of 2 million supporters from The Hague to Kampala, Uganda, regularly skip class on Friday and take to the streets to protest government inaction on climate change.</p><p>Some 450 teen strikers from 38 countries gathered in Lausanne on the banks of Lake Geneva last month to figure out how to get the world to act now, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/teen-girls-strike-global-action-climate-change-n1054461">NBC News reported</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/ugc/">Click Here or Email Your Photos to isee@nbcla.com</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Donning sundresses or sensible jeans and T-shirts, or rocking eye-catching hairdos in bright blues, greens and pinks, the girls were as diverse as their countries of origin. But they had found commonality in fighting climate change.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty ImagesArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 08:36:46 GMT5603859512019-09-15T08:36:46ZTeen Girls Strike for Global Action on Climate Changehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/green/Teen-Girls-Climate-Change-Fridays-for-Future-560385951.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GettyImages-1167860150.jpg<br /><p>Fridays for Future school strikes &#8212; a movement led largely by teenage girls &#8212; has eclipsed the quiet, solitary protests started by its founder, 16-year-old Swede Greta Thunberg, in August 2018. Now upward of 2 million supporters from The Hague to Kampala, Uganda, regularly skip class on Friday and take to the streets to protest government inaction on climate change.</p><p>Some 450 teen strikers from 38 countries gathered in Lausanne on the banks of Lake Geneva last month to figure out how to get the world to act now, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/teen-girls-strike-global-action-climate-change-n1054461">NBC News reported</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Lawsuit-KPBS-Staffers-Assaulted-Man-Disagreement-President-Trump--559861031.html">Lawsuit: KPBS Staffers Assaulted Man in Trump Disagreement </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Donning sundresses or sensible jeans and T-shirts, or rocking eye-catching hairdos in bright blues, greens and pinks, the girls were as diverse as their countries of origin. But they had found commonality in fighting climate change.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty ImagesArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 08:36:46 GMT5603859512019-09-15T08:36:46Z‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Carehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/LC_RAW+WEDDING+RING+SWALLOWED%281%29.jpg<br /><p>When Jenna Evans couldn&#8217;t find her engagement ring one morning, she looked inside herself to solve the mystery.</p><p>Evans, 29, woke up to find her engagement ring missing from her finger and her bedroom altogether. She said she checks for her ring all the time ever since her fianc&#233; proposed in April.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">One America News Sues Rachel Maddow for &#36;10 Million</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;So, in case you missed it, I swallowed my engagement ring in my sleep on Tuesday night,&#8221; Evans <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenna.evans.121/posts/10214281316816234">wrote on Facebook</a>.</p><p>She didn&#8217;t remember removing her 2.4 carat diamond ring, but she said she remembered swallowing it with a big gulp of water like a vitamin.</p><p>&#8220;I have a lot of strange dreams, so I also thought that it was probably a dream. I just went back to sleep,&#8221; Evans told NBC 7 San Diego.</p><p>&#8220;It took a while to recover from the laughing to figure out what we should do,&#8221; Evans added.</p><p>She went to urgent care, where doctors were shocked to find a diamond ring traveling through her body in an X-ray.</p><p>Doctors decided against letting &#8220;nature take its course&#8221; and referred Evans to a gastroenterologist, who promptly scheduled her for an upper endoscopy, the insertion of a small camera and device down someone's throat.</p><p>&#8220;I could definitely feel it in my guts, it was starting to really hurt and make us nervous,&#8221; Evans said.</p><p>They found her ring sitting in her intestines just beyond her stomach.</p><p>The incident was not completely unexpected, Evans said. She has a history of sleepwalking and even doing laundry in her sleep. But she said she&#8217;s never eaten in her sleep, let alone swallowed a non-food object.</p><p>With the ring back on her finger, Evans and her&#160;fianc&#233; Bob Howell plan on getting married in May of next year.</p><p>Evans is doing well now &#8212; in fact, she&#8217;s been laughing about it ever since. She said she plans on scheduling an appointment with a sleep specialist soon.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have any fears that I will swallow it again. I hopefully will only achieve such greatness once,&#8221; she said.&#160;</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7 <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 06:34:32 GMT560366441LAUREN CORONADO and SOPHIA MCCULLOUGH2019-09-15T06:34:32Z‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Carehttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/LC_RAW+WEDDING+RING+SWALLOWED%281%29.jpg<br /><p>When Jenna Evans couldn&#8217;t find her engagement ring one morning, she looked inside herself to solve the mystery.</p><p>Evans, 29, woke up to find her engagement ring missing from her finger and her bedroom altogether. She said she checks for her ring all the time ever since her fianc&#233; proposed in April.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;So, in case you missed it, I swallowed my engagement ring in my sleep on Tuesday night,&#8221; Evans <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenna.evans.121/posts/10214281316816234">wrote on Facebook</a>.</p><p>She didn&#8217;t remember removing her 2.4 carat diamond ring, but she said she remembered swallowing it with a big gulp of water like a vitamin.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">One America News Sues Rachel Maddow for &#36;10 Million</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;I have a lot of strange dreams, so I also thought that it was probably a dream. I just went back to sleep,&#8221; Evans told NBC 7 San Diego.</p><p>&#8220;It took a while to recover from the laughing to figure out what we should do,&#8221; Evans added.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>She went to urgent care, where doctors were shocked to find a diamond ring traveling through her body in an X-ray.</p><p>Doctors decided against letting &#8220;nature take its course&#8221; and referred Evans to a gastroenterologist, who promptly scheduled her for an upper endoscopy, the insertion of a small camera and device down someone's throat.</p><p>&#8220;I could definitely feel it in my guts, it was starting to really hurt and make us nervous,&#8221; Evans said.</p><p>They found her ring sitting in her intestines just beyond her stomach.</p><p>The incident was not completely unexpected, Evans said. She has a history of sleepwalking and even doing laundry in her sleep. But she said she&#8217;s never eaten in her sleep, let alone swallowed a non-food object.</p><p>With the ring back on her finger, Evans and her&#160;fianc&#233; Bob Howell plan on getting married in May of next year.</p><p>Evans is doing well now &#8212; in fact, she&#8217;s been laughing about it ever since. She said she plans on scheduling an appointment with a sleep specialist soon.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have any fears that I will swallow it again. I hopefully will only achieve such greatness once,&#8221; she said.&#160;</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7 <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 06:34:32 GMT560366441LAUREN CORONADO and SOPHIA MCCULLOUGH2019-09-15T06:34:32Z‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Carehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/LC_RAW+WEDDING+RING+SWALLOWED%281%29.jpg<br /><p>When Jenna Evans couldn&#8217;t find her engagement ring one morning, she looked inside herself to solve the mystery.</p><p>Evans, 29, woke up to find her engagement ring missing from her finger and her bedroom altogether. She said she checks for her ring all the time ever since her fianc&#233; proposed in April.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;So, in case you missed it, I swallowed my engagement ring in my sleep on Tuesday night,&#8221; Evans <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenna.evans.121/posts/10214281316816234">wrote on Facebook</a>.</p><p>She didn&#8217;t remember removing her 2.4 carat diamond ring, but she said she remembered swallowing it with a big gulp of water like a vitamin.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;I have a lot of strange dreams, so I also thought that it was probably a dream. I just went back to sleep,&#8221; Evans told NBC 7 San Diego.</p><p>&#8220;It took a while to recover from the laughing to figure out what we should do,&#8221; Evans added.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>She went to urgent care, where doctors were shocked to find a diamond ring traveling through her body in an X-ray.</p><p>Doctors decided against letting &#8220;nature take its course&#8221; and referred Evans to a gastroenterologist, who promptly scheduled her for an upper endoscopy, the insertion of a small camera and device down someone's throat.</p><p>&#8220;I could definitely feel it in my guts, it was starting to really hurt and make us nervous,&#8221; Evans said.</p><p>They found her ring sitting in her intestines just beyond her stomach.</p><p>The incident was not completely unexpected, Evans said. She has a history of sleepwalking and even doing laundry in her sleep. But she said she&#8217;s never eaten in her sleep, let alone swallowed a non-food object.</p><p>With the ring back on her finger, Evans and her&#160;fianc&#233; Bob Howell plan on getting married in May of next year.</p><p>Evans is doing well now &#8212; in fact, she&#8217;s been laughing about it ever since. She said she plans on scheduling an appointment with a sleep specialist soon.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have any fears that I will swallow it again. I hopefully will only achieve such greatness once,&#8221; she said.&#160;</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7 <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 06:34:32 GMT560366441LAUREN CORONADO and SOPHIA MCCULLOUGH2019-09-15T06:34:32ZHurts has 439 scrimmage yards, No. 5 Oklahoma's routs UCLAhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149814/
Jalen Hurts racked up 439 scrimmage yards, became the first Oklahoma quarterback to pass for 200 yards and rush for 100 in the first half and directed the fifth-ranked Sooners to scores on their first six drives in a 48-14 rout of UCLASun, 15 Sep 2019 06:21:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498142019-09-15T06:21:00ZFamily Mourns Woman Who Died in El Cajon Crashhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Family-Mourns-Woman-El-Cajon-Car-Crash-560378571.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/6PS+PKG+EL+CAJON+FATAL+_KNSD9EW3.jpg<br /><p>A family remembers and mourns a woman they said approached life with passion and exuberance.</p><p>Ashley Hodge, 29, died after a <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Trapped-After-2-Car-Crash-Near-School-560248501.html">collision in El Cajon</a> trapped her inside her car on Friday. Emergency services transported Hodge to Sharp Memorial Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Her mother told NBC 7 that Hodge&#8217;s organs were donated.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Exclusive"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sheriffs-Deputy-Richard-Fischer-Guilty-Plea-Sexual-Assault-San-Diego-559367821.html">Victim Says Ex-Deputy's Plea Deal Isn't Complete Justice</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Hodge had just left her home to go to the store when two cars slammed into each other at the intersection of Pepper Drive and Peerless Drive. Firefighters had to force their way inside the vehicle to rescue her, officials said.</p><p>&#8220;To have a child that&#8217;s addicted to many different things, you kind of prepare yourself for a phone call late at night. I just didn&#8217;t think this was going to be the call,&#8221; her mother Pam Hodge said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Investigative"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/investigations/Questions-Remain-about-Controversial-South-Bay-Transit-Project--559605831.html">Questions Remain About Controversial South Bay Transit Project </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Pam Hodge said her daughter struggled with substance abuse.</p><p>Ashley Hodge was driving to buy cigarettes at the store. Her mother said she wonders if her daughter would be alive today if she didn&#8217;t smoke.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/East-Village-Carpet-Store-Owner-Tony-Radda-Killed-Suspects-Cartwright-Espinoza-Trial-559642081.html">Suspects in Alleged Costume Killing Bound for Trial</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;She was broken. She had a lot of issues, but she was so loved,&#8221; Hodge said.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ashley-hodge">GoFundMe has been set up</a> to help fund her funeral. The family said any money left over will be put in a trust fund for her children, a young son and daughter.</p><p>Hodge grew up in Mira Mesa and attended Poway High School.</p><p>&#8220;I believe in my faith. God took her nanoseconds before impact and spared her,&#8221; Hodge added.</p>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 05:34:16 GMT560378571MELISSA ADAN and NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-15T05:34:16ZMandatory Evacuations Ordered for Brush Fire in San Jacintohttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Evacuations-Brush-Fire-San-Jacinto-Horsehoe-Fire-560368831.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Horseshoe-fire-San-Jacinto-Sept-14-2019.JPG<br /><p>A 100-acre brush fire that erupted Saturday in the Juniper Flats area between Perris and San Jacinto forced mandatory evacuations of more than 200 people, authorities said.</p><p>It was reported at 5:52 p.m. in the 21000 block of Horseshoe Trail, Riverside County Fire Department spokesman Rob Roseen said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Conception-Boat-Fire-Santa-Barbara-California-Scuba-Diving-Victims-Allie-Kurtz-559457381.html">Only Conception Boat Crew Member to Die in Fire Fulfilled Her Dream of Working on the Water</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The blaze was first reported at 10 acres but jumped to 75 acres by 6:40 p.m., Roseen said. Officials said the fire had grown to 100 acres by 8:40 p.m. There was no containment.</p><p>"The first arriving engine reported the fire burning in heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread," he said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/San-Bernardino-County-Deputy-Struggle-Gun-Fight-Video-Victorville-559468801.html">Caught on Camera: Man Opens Fire After Wrestling Deputy's Gun Away in Struggle</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>More than 200 firefighters were assigned to battle the fire along with two air tankers and one helicopter, Roseen said.</p><p>No injuries were reported.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Updated"> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Celebrity-Dodgers-Fans-Pictures-91084354.html">Celebrities in the Stands: Dodgers Edition</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>At least 60 homes and more than 200 residents were under mandatory evacuation as of Saturday night, CAL Fire Riverside said.</p><p>Evacuations are in place in San Jacinto near the intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Warren Road, CAL Fire Riverside said. Homes in this community, to the west of Warren Road and south of Mulberry Street, are under a mandatory evacuation, authorities said.</p><p>A care and reception center has been established at Tahquitz High School, located at 4425 Titan Trail in the city of Hemet.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBCLAArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 05:18:47 GMT560368831STAFF REPORTS2019-09-15T05:18:47ZMoustakas, Grandal homer, Brewers beat Cardinals 5-2https://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/moustakas-grandal-homer-brewers-beat-cardinals-5-2/
Jack FlahertycsmithtvST LOUIS (AP) _ Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Saturday night. Milwaukee moved four games behind St. Louis for the National League Central lead. The Brewers remained one game behind the Chicago Cubs for the second wild card spot. The Cubs, who beat Pittsburgh, cut the Cardinals&#8217; division lead to three games. Only one of the two runs Brewers starter Jordan Lyles allowed was earned. He gave [&#8230;]<p>ST LOUIS (AP) _ Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Saturday night.</p>
<p>Milwaukee moved four games behind St. Louis for the National League Central lead. The Brewers remained one game behind the Chicago Cubs for the second wild card spot. The Cubs, who beat Pittsburgh, cut the Cardinals&#8217; division lead to three games.</p>
<p>Only one of the two runs Brewers starter Jordan Lyles allowed was earned. He gave up six hits and struck out four over six innings.</p>
<p>The Brewers won their eighth game out of their last nine and improved to 8-1 when Lyles (11-8) starts this season.</p>
<p>Jay Jackson, Drew Pomeranz, Junior Guerra combined for a scoreless seventh and eighth inning. Josh Hader earned his 32nd save in 38 opportunities.</p>
<p>Moustakas&#8217; two-run home run in the fourth inning tied the game 2-2, snapping a 22-inning scoreless streak by Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty. It also broke a 32-inning scoreless streak for Cardinals starters at home spanning six games.</p>
<p>Grandal walked and scored on a fielder&#8217;s choice groundout by Eric Thames to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead in the sixth.</p>
<p>Grandal drove a Tyler Webb changeup 424 feet into the left-centerfield seats in the eighth to make it 5-2. Grandal&#8217;s 27th home run of the year tied his career high and his 73 RBIs is a career high for a season.</p>
<p>Flaherty (10-8) needed 102 pitches to get through six innings. He gave up three runs on five hits and a pair of walks as St. Louis had its two-game winning streak snapped.</p>
<p>Flaherty matched a season-high 10 strikeouts and became the first Cardinals pitcher with more than 200 strikeouts in a season since Carlos Martinez (217 in 2017). Flaherty is the 19th different pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts this season which is the most in the Modern Era.</p>
<p>Tommy Edman&#8217;s solo homer started a two-run Cardinals rally in the second. Harrison Bader followed with a single, moved to secod on a Flaherty sacrifice and scored on a Yasmani Grandal throwing error while he was stealing third.</p>
<p>WELCOME BACK</p>
<p>Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura made his first appearance since Aug. 30, when he left in the fifth inning with a strained left hamstring. Hiura struck out in a pinch hitting appearance in the ninth.</p>
<p>TRAINING ROOM</p>
<p>Brewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff (left oblique strain) threw a 25-pitch bullpen in what the team hopes is a final tune-up before being activated from the Injured List. C Manny Pina (concussion) is almost ready to resume catching activities soon.</p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>Brewers: RHP Chase Anderson (6-4, 4.57 ERA) gets the start in the finale of the three-game series against St. Louis on Sunday. He is 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA in six career starts at Busch Stadium.</p>
<p>Cardinals: RHP Michael Wacha (6-7, 4.97 ERA) will seek to pick up his first win since July 19. He was held Milwaukee to two or less runs in each of his last five starts against them.</p>St. Louis CardinalsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:57:38 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263555Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:57:38ZLast-second field goal lifts EMU over Illinois 34-31https://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/last-second-field-goal-lifts-emu-over-illinois-34-31/
iLLINIcsmithtvCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ Chad Ryland booted a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Illinois on Saturday. It was the Eagles&#8217; third win over a Big Ten team, following victories against Rutgers in 2017 and Purdue in 2018. Mike Glass was 23 of 36 for 316 yards and three touchdowns to lead EMU (2-1). Jarius Grissom rushed three times for 52 yards, while Willie Parker had 23 yards on 11 carries and [&#8230;]<p>CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ Chad Ryland booted a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Illinois on Saturday.</p>
<p>It was the Eagles&#8217; third win over a Big Ten team, following victories against Rutgers in 2017 and Purdue in 2018.</p>
<p>Mike Glass was 23 of 36 for 316 yards and three touchdowns to lead EMU (2-1). Jarius Grissom rushed three times for 52 yards, while Willie Parker had 23 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown.</p>
<p>Brandon Peterson was 22 of 37 for 297 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception for Illinois (2-1). Reggie Corbin, who sat out the last game with a hip pointer, carried the ball 18 times for 144 yards for the Illini.</p>
<p>In a first-half shoot-out, both teams showed plenty of offense and periods of ineffective defense. The Eagles rushed for 93 yards and Glass was 11 of 20 for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while Illinois rushed for 76 yards and Peters went 13 of 17 for 164 yards and one TD.</p>
<p>THE TAKEAWAY</p>
<p>EMU: Good win for Chris Creighton&#8217;s team, which came in as the underdog and which has a habit of upsetting Power Five teams (Rutgers and Purdue in the past two seasons).</p>
<p>Illinois: Ugly loss for the Illini. The offense played essentially half a game, and the defense was supect all afternoon. Lovie Smith took over as defensive coordinator after Hardy Nickerson left last October, and has said it would be his number-one priority. But there remains considerable work to be done before conference play begins next week in a prime-time game against Nebraska.</p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>EMU: Hosts Central Connecticut State next Saturday.</p>
<p>Illinois: Hosts Nebraska next Saturday to begin Big Ten play.</p>CollegeSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:55:41 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263553Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:55:41ZMissouri scores in all phases in 50-0 victory over SEMOhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/missouri-scores-in-all-phases-in-50-0-victory-over-semo/
MizzouHelmetcsmithtvCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ Larry Rountree III had two touchdown runs for Missouri, and the Tigers scored on offense, defense and special teams in the first quarter and cruised to a 50-0 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night. Missouri (2-1) opened a 27-0 first quarter by scoring every which way. Rountree rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, Kelly Bryant floated a 3-yard TD pass to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, Cale Garrett returned an interception 27 yards for a score [&#8230;]<p>COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ Larry Rountree III had two touchdown runs for Missouri, and the Tigers scored on offense, defense and special teams in the first quarter and cruised to a 50-0 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night.</p>
<p>Missouri (2-1) opened a 27-0 first quarter by scoring every which way. Rountree rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, Kelly Bryant floated a 3-yard TD pass to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, Cale Garrett returned an interception 27 yards for a score and Richaud Floyd took a punt 71 yards to the end zone.</p>
<p>Rountree finished with 142 yards rushing on 18 carries to help the Tigers pile up a 501-94 edge in total yards. Bryant completed 15 of 20 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Knox caught two passes for 104 yards.</p>
<p>Missouri extended th lead to 37-0 at halftime and 47-0 after three quarters. Tyler Badie carried seven times for 73 yards and a touchdown. Tucker McCann converted field goals of 52, 44 and 42 yards.</p>
<p>Daniel Santacaterina was 7-of-22 passing for 45 yards for the Redhawks (1-2). Jake Reynolds had a serious workout with 14 punts.</p>
<p>THE TAKEAWAY</p>
<p>Missouri: After a rocky season opener against Wyoming, the defense has dominated the last two opponents. The Tigers yielded only 171 yards to West Virginia and 94 yards to SEMO. This also marked the second straight week Missouri scored a defensive touchdown.</p>
<p>Southeast Missouri State: The Redhawks, who entered the game ranked 20th in the Football Championship Subdivision coaches&#8217; poll, dropped to 1-24 against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents.</p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>Missouri: The Tigers open Southeastern Conference play at home Saturday against South Carolina. Missouri is in the middle of a five-game homestand.</p>
<p>Southeast Missouri: After stepping up in class to face FBS Missouri, the Redhawks host Division II-member West Virginia State on Saturday.</p>CollegeSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:53:46 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263550Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:53:46ZToronto Raptors are selling a team-branded hijab for Muslim women athleteshttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/toronto-raptors-are-selling-a-team-branded-hijab-for-muslim-women-athletes/
download (1)csmithtvThe Toronto Raptors are making history once again. In June, they became the first Canadian team to win an NBA Championship. This week, they became the first team to sell a branded hijab, the headscarf worn by many Muslim women. The Raptors unveiled the team-branded Nike Pro Hijab on social media Friday. The hijab, which features a Raptors claw on one side and a Nike Swoosh on the other, was &#8220;inspired by those brave enough to change the game,&#8221; the team [&#8230;]<p>The Toronto Raptors are making history once again.</p>
<p>In June, they became the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/14/sport/nba-finals-game-6-raptors-warriors-trnd/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first Canadian team to win an NBA Championship</a>. This week, they became the first team to sell a branded hijab, the headscarf worn by many Muslim women.</p>
<p>The Raptors unveiled the team-branded Nike Pro Hijab on social media Friday.</p>
<p>The hijab, which features a Raptors claw on one side and a Nike Swoosh on the other, was &#8220;inspired by those brave enough to change the game,&#8221; the team said on Twitter.</p>
<p>The tweet included a video of Muslim women playing basketball. In the video, a woman says: &#8220;Growing up, I didn&#8217;t have so many role models that looked like me.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s about Muslim females not having to give up their identity or feeling like they have to sacrifice some portion of their identity, but also still play whatever sport they want.&#8221;</p>
<p>The women in the video are members of <a href="http://www.hijabiballers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hijabi Ballers</a>, a Toronto-area athletic club for Muslim girls and women.</p>
<p>The club collaborated with the Raptors to launch the branded hijab.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited and humbled to partner with none other than the 2019 NBA Champions @raptors to present our mandate to the world — celebrating and increasing opportunities for Muslim girls and women in sport — as they launch the new Toronto Raptors @Nike Pro Hijab!&#8221; the club said on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Wr6AxgK4j/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p>They also thanked the Raptors for recognizing the role Muslim women play in &#8220;changing the culture around sport&#8221; in the city.</p>
<p>Amreen Kadwa, founder and executive director of Hijabi Ballers, said the Raptors were accommodating and respectful of the club and what they needed to bring to the hijab to market.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s one thing to do a launch. But it&#8217;s another thing to actually involve the local community and involve the athletes that are going to be using these hijabs, so that was really nice of them to involve us in the process,&#8221; Kadwa told CNN.</p>
<p>The 24-year-old founder said the response has been overwhelming.</p>
<p>&#8220;With the Raptors releasing a hijab to this market of hijab-wearing athletes, it shows that they&#8217;re a team that actually truly respects diversity and inclusivity and will take that extra step to involve Muslim athletes in their growth as a team and organization,&#8221; said Kadwa.</p>
<p>The branded hijab sells for $40 at the Real Sports Apparel store at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It is currently not available online.</p>
<p>Nike launched the &#8220;<a href="https://money.cnn.com/2017/03/07/news/nike-pro-hijab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pro Hijab</a>&#8221; series in 2017. It has since been worn by athletes at a range of sporting events, including fencing and figure skating.</p>
<p>By Alaa Elassar, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:42:54 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263543Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:42:54ZBackstreet Boys surprise Down syndrome group with a meet-and-greet before Louisville concerthttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/backstreet-boys-surprise-down-syndrome-group-with-a-meet-and-greet-before-louisville-concert/
https_cdn.cnn.comcnnnextdamassets180516204939-backstreet-boyscsmithtvWhen a group of special-needs adults in Louisville, Kentucky, made a video of themselves lip-syncing to a Backstreet Boys song, they expected friends and family would love it. But the response they got was larger than life. Down Syndrome of Louisville, an organization serving individuals with the genetic disorder, created a music video for the 1999-smash &#8220;I Want It That Way.&#8221; The heartwarming video became an instant hit in their community, garnering thousands of views on YouTube. Then Nick Carter [&#8230;]<p>When a group of special-needs adults in Louisville, Kentucky, made a video of themselves lip-syncing to a Backstreet Boys song, they expected friends and family would love it. But the response they got was larger than life.</p>
<p>Down Syndrome of Louisville, an organization serving individuals with the genetic disorder, created a music video for the 1999-smash &#8220;I Want It That Way.&#8221;</p>
<p>The heartwarming video became an instant hit in their community, garnering thousands of views on YouTube.</p>
<p>Then Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys caught wind of the video and retweeted it to all his followers, writing: &#8220;I see you guys. GREAT VIDEO!! I&#8217;m working on a way to get you to meet us.&#8221;</p>
<p>And that&#8217;s when things really got exciting.</p>
<p>The Backstreet Boys, who are currently on their &#8220;DNA World Tour,&#8221; called Down Syndrome of Louisville to ask if the lip-sync stars would like to attend their show on Friday at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. They even offered to meet them ahead of the concert.</p>
<p>&#8220;There were screams, one of them actually fell on the floor,&#8221; Julie Torzewski, the group&#8217;s executive director, told CNN. &#8220;They&#8217;re uninhibited in their emotions, this is what makes them so special. They just embraced the moment, it bought them so much joy.&#8221;</p>
<p>Before the concert on Friday, Down Syndrome of Louisville gathered for a Backstreet Boys dance party. Singer Kevin Richardson even sent them a heartfelt video message.</p>
<p>&#8220;The passion, the joy, the soul that you put in that video was inspiring,&#8221; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeOfLouisville/videos/2405434906390994/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDsCQxrwqA42LFHBV4gtmHExp4YcW1YqG2HJ9G-S4EdG-DImh25OWEZ_DbQFLuRyTjv6srFz7QOtTyv0OJ_CzjNAno2Q_XoVORzSp-6Cdqtw4EsOtJ-FaJRdmG9neO9IL1bvAwihBHWK_6WjRTNnQ_zlsb8iD8Q2Iw7ku2a4oRaVCvsXTbR4MMIGN07BKPP1-irwGo1XnvPXINNEu6yupySu5Utdcds4rEt9YbSL3f3VEFcy_IIwNKcUKsPt62MIgTzN8rZpuKirNGQkL5k4AFeBa0s6hpy-74Hia4AkFbIBp0S2xFVy8jq4ExMxamY9jEClaY16nsjpnSP9RaNR_zfH3xcLw&#38;__tn__=-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richardson said in the video.</a></p>
<p>That night, 12 members of the group, whose ages range from 18 to 40, attended the concert and spent time with the boy band singing and taking photos.</p>
<p>&#8220;The experience felt great, said Sam Roach, one of the members. &#8220;It was one thing I&#8217;ve always wanted, to see them.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m thankful for being there and just having a great time,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>After the show, <a href="https://twitter.com/nickcarter/status/1172858548457541632" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick Carter tweeted</a>: &#8220;It was so awesome to meet you. Told ya I&#8217;d make it happen.&#8221;</p>
<p>By Alaa Elassar, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:39:46 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263532Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:39:46ZAuto workers’ union delays GM strike, but says ‘significant differences’ remainhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/auto-workers-union-delays-gm-strike-but-says-significant-differences-remain/
UAW UNITED AUTO WORKERScsmithtvMembers of the United Auto Workers union working at General Motors decided Saturday night to stay on the job past a midnight deadline for a new contract, but remained on the verge of a strike. In letters late Saturday to both GM and 46,000 hourly workers at 31 GM factories and 21 other facilities across the nation, the union said no strike would be started at least until a Sunday 10 a.m. ET meeting of union officials representing members at GM. [&#8230;]<p>Members of the United Auto Workers union working at General Motors decided Saturday night to stay on the job past a midnight deadline for a new contract, but remained on the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/business/uaw-gm-negotiations-scandal/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">verge of a strike</a>.</p>
<p>In letters late Saturday to both GM and 46,000 hourly workers at 31 GM factories and 21 other facilities across the nation, the union said no strike would be started at least until a Sunday 10 a.m. ET meeting of union officials representing members at GM.</p>
<p>While there had been <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/03/business/uaw-gm-target/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">some progress in talks</a>, there remained &#8220;significant differences between the parties on wages, health care benefits, temporary employees, job security and profit sharing,&#8221; Terry Dittes, the union vice president leading the negotiating team, told membership.</p>
<p>Those issues suggest it will be difficult to reach an agreement in time to avoid a strike, said Kristin Dziczek, vice president of industry labor and economics for the Center for Automotive Research, a Michigan think tank.</p>
<p>&#8220;You can&#8217;t solve one of those issues without solving all of them,&#8221; she said.</p>
<p>If the union goes on strike, it will be the first such action against <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/cars/us-automakers-europe/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a US automaker</a> since 2007 and the largest against any US business in that time.</p>
<p>Dittes in a statement accused GM of refusing &#8220;to put hard working Americans ahead of their record profits of $35 billion in North America over the last three years.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We are united in our efforts to get an agreement our members and their families deserve,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>GM, the largest US automaker, said in a statement that it is willing to work around the clock to try to reach a deal to build &#8220;a strong future for our employees and our business.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We continue to work hard on solutions to some very difficult challenges,&#8221; said the company&#8217;s statement. It said &#8220;there are thousands of GM families and their communities &#8212; and many thousands more at our dealerships and suppliers &#8212; counting on us for their livelihood.&#8221;</p>
<p>The union had earlier extended the contracts at two other US automakers with UAW contracts, Ford and Fiat Chrysler, as it targeted GM in an effort to reach a deal that would set a pattern for the industry. Dittes&#8217; letter said that while membership will keep working for the time being, there would be no long-term extension of the contract at GM.</p>
<p>Talks were continuing Saturday evening leading up to the midnight deadline. But Dittes&#8217; letter to GM said that the union&#8217;s executive board would meet at midnight, ahead of the separate union meeting scheduled later on Sunday morning.</p>
<p>All three automakers are dealing with slower sales and the need to make huge multi-billion-dollar investments in developing <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/06/business/automakers-antitrust-investigation/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">electric and self-drivin</a>g vehicles that have more long-term potential than current market demand.</p>
<p>To save money for those efforts, GM has already <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/26/business/gm-oshawa-plant/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">halted operations</a> at three US plants &#8212; two transmission factories and an assembly line in <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2019/03/06/economy/gm-lordstown-workers/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lordstown, Ohio</a>. It plans to shut another assembly line in Detroit, its last Detroit factory, early next year.</p>
<p>The UAW has vowed to win GM&#8217;s agreement at the negotiating table to keep all or at least some of those plants operating.</p>
<p>But negotiations took place as the union is hit by a <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/business/uaw-gm-negotiations-scandal/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scandal</a> involving misappropriation of union funds, and in some cases, union officials accepting bribes from officials at Fiat Chrysler. Nine people associated with the union or Fiat Chrysler have already pleaded guilty to federal charges.</p>
<p>Earlier in the week, the <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2019/09/12/uaw-presidents-gary-jones-dennis-williams-implicated-in-federal-probe/2302410001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit News</a> reported the union&#8217;s president, Gary Jones, was the unnamed union official identified in the most recent indictment as &#8220;UAW Official A.&#8221; The union has not responded to a request for comment about that report.</p>
<p>Experts say the scandal will make it more difficult to get rank and file union members at the automakers to ratify any tentative deal reached by union leadership. Four years ago the deals all passed by only narrow margins, even though there was no scandal at that time.</p>
<p>Dziczek said the two meetings of union leadership scheduled for Sunday is unusual at this stage of negotiations. It could be a sign of the the strain that the scandal is putting on the union leadership during these talks.</p>
<p>&#8220;It insures whatever is decided, there is buy-in. And they need that,&#8221; she said.</p>
<p>By Chris Isidore, CNN Business</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:37:07 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263531Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:37:07Z10-year-old Texas girl contracts brain-eating amoeba while swimminghttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/10-year-old-texas-girl-contracts-brain-eating-amoeba-while-swimming/
Naegleria fowlericsmithtvA weekend swim left a young girl fighting for her life when she contracted a brain-eating amoeba with a 97% fatality rate. The 10-year-old girl swam in the Brazos River and Lake Whitney in Bosque County near Waco over Labor Day weekend, according to CNN affiliate KWTX-TV. Then, on September 8, the girl &#8220;began having a headache, and it was quickly followed by a fever,&#8221; according to a Facebook page created to support the girl. Her family thought it was a viral [&#8230;]<p>A weekend swim left a young girl fighting for her life when she contracted a brain-eating amoeba with a 97% fatality rate.</p>
<p>The 10-year-old girl swam in the Brazos River and Lake Whitney in Bosque County near Waco over Labor Day weekend, according to <a href="https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Central-Texas-girl-fights-for-life-after-contracting-brain-eating-amoeba-560176551.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN affiliate KWTX-TV</a>.</p>
<p>Then, on September 8, the girl &#8220;began having a headache, and it was quickly followed by a fever,&#8221; according to a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2195402920758455/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook page created to support the girl</a>. Her family thought it was a viral infection at first, but after visits to the family doctor and the girl having trouble sleeping, the family knew something was wrong.</p>
<p>&#8220;She was incoherent, unresponsive and was quickly swept up and taken to the ER,&#8221; the family wrote on the girl&#8217;s Facebook page.</p>
<p>The girl was then flown to Cook Children&#8217;s Health Care System in Fort Worth where a spinal tap found she had contracted <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/general.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Naegleria fowleri</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s every parent&#8217;s worst nightmare,&#8221; the girl&#8217;s aunt, Crystal Warren, told KWTX Friday. &#8220;For this to happen to her when there were so many other people in the same waters on the same days we just don&#8217;t understand why it was her.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the amoeba is a single-cell living organism commonly found in warm freshwater like lakes and rivers. The amoeba enters the body through the nose, travels to the brain and destroys brain tissue, according to the CDC.</p>
<p>Between 2009 and 2018, the CDC says only 34 cases of the Naegleria fowleri infection were reported in the US. Only four people out of the 145 known cases survived between 1962 and 2018.</p>
<p>Warren told KWTX she&#8217;s hopeful her niece &#8220;will be number five to survive.&#8221;</p>
<p>By Amir Vera, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:34:42 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263530Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:34:42ZPolice Seek Suspect in Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Joliethttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Police-Seek-Suspect-in-Shooting-of-16-Year-Old-in-Southwest-Suburban-Joliet-560360541.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/suspect+sought+in+joliet+shooting.jpg<br /><p>Police released an image from a surveillance video on Saturday showing the suspect in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in southwest suburban Joliet, police said.</p><p>The shooting happened at around 1:58 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Collins Street and Elwood Avenue. According to police, the 16-year-old victim had been shot in the calf, and sustained non-life threatening injuries.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1-year-old-shot-in-joliet-tuesday-authorities-say-558615581.html">Officials: Man in Custody After 1-Year-Old Shot</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Police obtained surveillance video that showed the suspect firing a shot at the victim. He then ran eastbound through an alley. The suspect was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering and blue jeans, according to a news release from Joliet police.</p><p>Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the Joliet Police Dept. at 815-724-3385 or Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Joliet Police Dept.ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:33:23 GMT5603605412019-09-15T04:33:23ZA former NFL player is accused of destroying his business to make it look like a hate crime burglaryhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/a-former-nfl-player-is-accused-of-destroying-his-business-to-make-it-look-like-a-hate-crime-burglary/
downloadcsmithtvA former NFL player is facing criminal charges after he allegedly destroyed his business near Atlanta to make it look like a hate crime burglary, police said. Edawn Louis Coughman, 31, was arrested Thursday and charged with false report of a crime, insurance fraud and concealing a license plate, police said in a statement. Coughman spent four seasons in the NFL. He played for several teams, including the Washington Redskins, the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals, CNN affiliate WSB reported. Officers [&#8230;]<p>A former NFL player is facing criminal charges after he allegedly destroyed his business near Atlanta to make it look like a hate crime burglary, police said.</p>
<p>Edawn Louis Coughman, 31, was arrested Thursday and charged with false report of a crime, insurance fraud and concealing a license plate, police said in a statement.</p>
<p>Coughman spent four seasons in the NFL. He played for several teams, including the Washington Redskins, the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals, CNN affiliate <a href="https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/man-accused-of-destroying-his-own-business-in-fake-hate-crime/985998170" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WSB </a>reported.</p>
<p>Officers first responded to the scene after a caller reported that someone inside Create &#38; Bake Pizza and Coughman&#8217;s Creamery was damaging the business. The witness also reported the suspect was driving a black car without a license plate.</p>
<p>Authorities confronted Coughman, the owner of the business, after they saw him driving the described vehicle nearby, police said. They noticed &#8220;several televisions in the bed of the truck and inside the cab,&#8221; some of which were &#8220;still attached to the brackets with damaged drywall,&#8221; police said.</p>
<p>When they went inside the business, officers saw several words and graffiti symbols on the walls and booth cushions in black spray paint, police said. They also saw &#8220;racially-motivated words,&#8221; swastikas and the word &#8220;MAGA.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Several booth cushions were sliced open. They also found broken mirrors, cut wires, and a damaged video surveillance system. The smell of spray paint was very fresh. When officers touched it, the paint appeared wet,&#8221; police said.</p>
<p>CNN has made repeated attempts to reach Coughman by phone and email but has not heard back. He was released on bond Thursday. Information on Coughman&#8217;s attorney was not immediately available.</p>
<p>Coughman told police he had noticed the damage earlier in the day and called his insurance company to report the damages but did not call 911, the statement said.</p>
<p>After he was arrested, police found a yellow crow bar and cans of black spray paint in his vehicle.</p>
<p>&#8220;It appears as though Edawn conjured a premeditated plan to damage his own property, attempt to make it appear as a hate crime, file a claim with his insurance company, and sell off the undamaged appliances and electronics,&#8221; police said.</p>
<p>By Christina Maxouris, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:33:03 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263533Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:33:03ZNew safety measures in effect at Washington University after rash of robberieshttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/new-safety-measures-in-effect-at-washington-university-after-rash-of-robberies/
38.648789 -90.31079638.648789-90.310796promo392787597csmithtvST. LOUIS &#8211; Washington University put new measures into effect Saturday after a recent rash of armed robberies in surrounding areas. Within two days last week, four Washington University students were robbed at gunpoint in the same areas in similar scenarios. “For a student, we want to go home after 9 p.m. because it’s so dangerous for us,” said Kimberly Jin, a Washington University student. “My brother was telling me that there are some parts of St. Louis that are [&#8230;]<div class="sticky-panel p402_hide"></div>
<p>ST. LOUIS - Washington University put new measures into effect Saturday after a recent rash of armed robberies in surrounding areas.</p>
<p>Within two days last week, four Washington University students were robbed at gunpoint in the same areas in similar scenarios.</p>
<p>“For a student, we want to go home after 9 p.m. because it’s so dangerous for us,” said Kimberly Jin, a Washington University student.</p>
<p>“My brother was telling me that there are some parts of St. Louis that are not safe so be careful, but to see them happen one after the another was startling,” said Marissa Nwoke.</p>
<p>Saturday, a few initiatives got off the ground in hopes to help students feel safe and avoid them from standing idol as they move around the area.</p>
<p>The “Campus2home” shuttle now runs every 15 minutes instead of 30, and the north campus shuttle now runs up until ten at night rather than six.</p>
<p>“I’m scared by these things. All of the students are talking about it,” Jin said.</p>
<p>“Everyone is scared. Especially the international students because we’re not used to this type of crime.”</p>
<p>In a letter to students and staff from Chancellor Andrew Martin, students were made aware of new initiatives the school was implementing and gave the advice to keep them safe in situations.</p>
<p>“I’m definitely more cognizant about my surroundings,” said Nwoke.</p>
<p>“In one of the emails, they were saying don’t sit in the car for long periods of time and usually I do that a lot.”</p>
<p>The chancellor also assured students Washington University Police would be available to escort them from surrounding neighborhoods between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.</p>
<p>The students said they appreciate the transparency and alerts they’ve received about what’s happening.</p>
<p>“I think it makes sense that they’re telling us everything that’s happening and everything that they’re doing.</p>
<p>“It definitely seems that they’re doing everything in their power to make sure all the students are safe,” said Nwoke.</p>
<p>In the release sent to students, the chancellor said students can call WUPD at 314-935-5555 to request to be escorted.</p>
<p>St. Louis Metro Police are investigating the robberies.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:14:32 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263468Chris Smith2019-09-15T04:14:32ZAlderman to hold hearing on homelessness in the City of St. Louis following reports by Fox 2’s Elliott Davishttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/alderman-to-hold-hearing-on-homelessness-in-the-city-of-st-louis-following-reports-by-fox-2s-elliott-davis/
38.627003 -90.19940438.627003-90.199404promo392787653ktviedavisST. LOUIS &#8211; A St. Louis City Aldermen credits Elliott Davis&#8217; reporting on the troubles of the homeless on social media for his decision to hold a special aldermanic hearing on the issue. Joe Vaccaro is the Chairman of the Aldermanic Public Safety Committee that plans to hold the hearing next Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Board of Aldermen in City Hall. Vaccaro said homelessness was an issue that city officials were more or less sweeping under the [&#8230;]<div class="sticky-panel p402_hide"></div>
<p>ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis City Aldermen credits Elliott Davis' reporting on the troubles of the homeless on social media for his decision to hold a special aldermanic hearing on the issue.</p>
<p>Joe Vaccaro is the Chairman of the Aldermanic Public Safety Committee that plans to hold the hearing next Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Board of Aldermen in City Hall.</p>
<p>Vaccaro said homelessness was an issue that city officials were more or less sweeping under the rug. But he said Elliott's Facebook reports made that impossible to do.</p>
<p>Vaccaro says the cIty can't keep just pushing the homeless aside and must deal with the issue of how to provide the needed help to the homeless.</p>
<p>Vaccaro says there will likely be more than one hearing on the issue because it's so complex.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:14:15 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263500Elliott Davis2019-09-15T04:14:15ZMissouri scores in all phases in 50-0 victory over SEMOhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149812/
Larry Rountree III had two touchdown runs for Missouri, and the Tigers scored on offense, defense and special teams in the first quarter and cruised to a 50-0 victory over Southeast Missouri StateSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:08:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498122019-09-15T04:08:00ZFloodwaters from Des Plaines River recede Saturday in Lincolnshire, but river still rising in Gurneehttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/floodwaters-from-des-plaines-river-recede-saturday-in-lincolnshire-but-river-still-rising-in-gurnee
Floodwaters receded off streets and out of yards Saturday in Lincolnshire neighborhoods near the Des Plaines River.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:52:22 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193252019-09-15T03:52:22Z'I Almost Died': David Ortiz Opens Up in Emotional Interviewhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Gives-First-Interview-Since-Being-Shot-560350201.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/David_Ortiz_Speaks_for_First_Time_Since_Shooting.jpg<br /><p>Three months after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz says his life is forever changed.</p><p>In his first interview with an English language publication, <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2019/09/14/would-wake-feeling-like-going-die-david-ortiz-speaks-for-first-time/q5h6CpyaI0IBzmLXL4sq9M/story.html" target="_blank">Ortiz tells the Boston Globe</a>&#160;that he almost died.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">David Ortiz Returns to Fenway to Throw Out Ceremonial 1st Pitch</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;People need to understand, this isn&#8217;t a movie where you get shot in the street and you&#8217;re back two minutes later,&#8217;&#8217; the slugger said in a wide-ranging interview at Fenway Park. &#8220;No, I got shot and almost died. I only have one life to live. I can&#8217;t just go to the pharmacy and buy another one.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he was drinking with about eight of his friends on an outdoor patio at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo on June 9 when a gunman fired a single bullet from close range into his back.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">David Ortiz Shares First Photos of Himself Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Everyone scattered when the shot rang out, leaving Ortiz critically injured on the floor, he said. The 43-year-old says an "angel came out of nowhere," a bar patron named Eliezer Salvador, and he helped Ortiz into his Rolls-Royce and rushed him to a private clinic.</p><p>Ortiz recalls that he was alert enough to know he had been shot but says he didn't understand much else about his condition at the time, telling the Globe that he didn't want to look at his wound.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">'Big Papi Will Be Back': David Ortiz Makes First Remarks Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>As the retired slugger was taken into his first surgery, Ortiz says he told the medical staff, "Please don't let me die. I have four children. I want to be with them."</p><p>Surgeons removed his gallbladder and operated on his badly damaged intestines and liver. Shortly after, the Red Sox arranged for Ortiz to be transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.</p><p>Before his flight to Boston, Ortiz says he remembers being questioned at his bedside by Dominican Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez but remembers little else about the day after the shooting.&#160;</p><p>Ortiz spokesman Joe Baerlein says that was his only interview with a law enforcement official about the ambush.</p><p>Once at Mass. General, Ortiz was operated on for a second time. Trauma surgeon Dr. David King told Ortiz they needed to assess the internal damage and the quality of his first surgery in the DR.</p><p>&#8220;They did a hell of a job, all good,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz quoted King as saying afterward about the Dominican surgical team.</p><p>Despite successful surgeries, his recovery was slow. Then, three weeks after his second surgery, Ortiz contracted a life-threatening bacterial infection.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;It was very dangerous,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said of his condition. &#8220;I got to the point that I started losing hope.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he grew more despondent when he was informed he urgently needed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Recovering-After-3rd-Surgery-for-Complications-From-Gunshot-Wound-512582491.html">a third surgery</a>.</p><p>He recalled some of his darkest days after his last surgery and how he could swallow nothing but melted ice chips for seven weeks&#160;&#8212; except for a small cup of Jell-O and some fruit that he threw up.</p><p>Tubes and intravenous lines provided his only nourishment, and he recalls that his mouth was so parched that it physically ached.</p><p>&#8220;I had nightmares all the time about being in the desert, looking for water,&#8217;&#8217; he told the Globe. &#8220;I would wake up with my mouth dry and feeling like I&#8217;m going to die.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He felt hopeful when his medical team told him he would survive but he says at that time he began to consider he may never be the same Big Papi everyone was used to&#160;&#8212; someone with a larger-than-life personality, capable of lifting up the spirits of an entire city.</p><p>&#8220;I felt that if I didn&#8217;t die, then I would never be the same again,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I went through hell with that.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says, in hindsight, the turning point in his recovery came when he woke up from a nightmare and saw his sister Albania arguing with God as she asked for help.</p><p>He was upset by what he saw and acknowledges that it hit him hard.</p><p>"But after that day, everything was different,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I started getting better.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He held down food for the first time on July 22, nearly seven weeks after he was shot.</p><p>Then, nearly a month after his third surgery, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Released-from-Hospital-513290581.html">Ortiz was discharged from the hospital</a> and he returned to his home outside Boston to begin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">the next phase of his recovery</a>.</p><p>There, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David_Ortiz_gets_visits_from_Edwin_Encarnacion__Gary_Sanchez_amid_recovery-559580932.html">he had visits from Yankees</a> and Phillies players. And of course, Red Sox players, past and current. He says if not in person, then by phone.</p><p>While it has all been renewing for him, Ortiz says he continues to try to understand why he was shot in the first place and says he's never been able to make sense of the multiple theories that emerged in the aftermath.</p><p>Authorities originally announced that an unidentified person with an unknown motive had placed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Mastermind-Behind-David-Ortiz-Shooting-Arrested-Dominican-Officials-511956942.html">a $7,800 bounty</a> on Ortiz's head. Six suspects were arrested and Ortiz says he knew none of them.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know why I was involved in something like this because I&#8217;m not the type of person who looks for trouble or causes trouble. All I worry about is trying to help people, about trying to do the right thing,&#8221; Ortiz said before cracking a joke. &#8220;You gotta pay a lot more than that to get me killed. I ain&#8217;t that cheap.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Almost three weeks later, officials said eight more suspects had been arrested. Ortiz tells the Globe he knows none of those people, either. Police concluded that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Possible-Motive-for-Ortiz-Shooting-Could-Be-Revealed-Soon-511503112.html">Ortiz was not the intended target</a> and that the intended target was Ortiz's friend, who was sitting next to him at the bar. Authorities said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Police-30000-in-Shooting-That-Ortiz-512028112.html">there was a $30,000 bounty</a> on the friend's head because his cousin, an alleged drug dealer, wanted him killed for allegedly speaking to police eight years earlier.</p><p>Ortiz says this also makes no sense to him. Neither do questions about whether or not Cesar Peralta, a Dominican drug kingpin known as &#8220;The Abuser,&#8217;&#8217; or his cartel may have been involved in the shooting.</p><p>Regarding the tabloid rumors that spread following the shooting, Ortiz dismissed those, including one that suggested he had been chased and forced off the road by someone trying to harm him before the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;If that ever happened to me, the first person I would call would be the president of the Dominican Republic,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said in his Globe interview. &#8220;I know he would do something about it. That&#8217;s how close we are.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Due to his own lingering questions, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Big-Papi-Hires-Former-BPD-Commissioner-for-Own-Investigation-558303951.html">Ortiz decided to hire former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis to investigate the shooting</a>. His spokesman says Davis has yet to uncover any significant new evidence.</p><p>&#8220;I want to find out who did this,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I&#8217;m not going to sit around and chill if there&#8217;s somebody out there who wants to kill me.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Baerlein says the Edward Davis Company is also providing security services for Ortiz and his family.</p><p>While Ortiz continues to make strides in his recovery, including gaining back some of the 40 pounds he lost, he says he has sadly found himself withdrawing a bit since the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;I was always very accessible, but I think I&#8217;m going to cut down on that a little now," Ortiz said. "One lesson I&#8217;ve learned is that you can&#8217;t be naive. There are a lot of things going on now that you have to be aware of. I need to pay attention and be more careful.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Red Sox Nation was happy to see Ortiz back at Fenway Park earlier this week, where&#160;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">he tossed a ceremonial first pitch</a>&#160;before the Sox played the New York Yankees in the final game of a four-game series. During his first Fenway appearance since the shooting, Ortiz thanked God and the Red Sox.</p><p>"First of all, I want to thank God for giving me a second opportunity in my life to be able to be here with all of you," Ortiz said. "I want to thank the Red Sox, my real family. They always have been there for me, supporting me. They were aware of what happened to me, and they were the first ones there supporting me. Thank you very much, Red Sox fans."</p><p>Sox fans outside Fenway Park Saturday night reacted to Ortiz's Globe interview, saying it's sad what happened to him and that he didn't deserve it.</p><p>&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t matter that he&#8217;s Boston&#8217;s hero, right, he&#8217;s still a human and it&#8217;s terrible that someone would take advantage of that,&#8221; said one woman with her son. &#8220;That&#8217;s awful. Like, he&#8217;s his hero, ya know? And to know that heroes feel like that, makes you pretty sad, huh?&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;He&#8217;s probably one of the kindest, gentlest people in the world, probably on the planet actually, and he didn&#8217;t deserve what happened to him,&#8221; one fan said.</p><p>Other Sox fans understood how the shooting could have adjusted Ortiz's lifestyle.</p><p>&#8220;Get paranoid man. You just get paranoid. You&#8217;re looking over your back all the time. I think a lot of people want what he has,&#8221; one man said.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">Ortiz, who dropped his daughter Alex off at the Berklee College of Music in late August</a>, says he plans to head to Los Angeles soon to resume his role as a Fox Sports analyst for the major league baseball playoffs in October. He'll then take a trip to Florida in November for his annual charity golf tournament.</p><p>And he does say that he will return to the Dominican Republic one day, likely with security.</p><p>Ortiz says he expects to be fully physically recovered by Thanksgiving but knows other scars will linger.</p>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:45:08 GMT560350201KAITLIN MCKINLEY BECKER2019-09-15T03:45:08Z'I Almost Died': David Ortiz Opens Up in Emotional Interviewhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Gives-First-Interview-Since-Being-Shot-560350201.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/David_Ortiz_Speaks_for_First_Time_Since_Shooting.jpg<br /><p>Three months after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz says his life is forever changed.</p><p>In his first interview with an English language publication, <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2019/09/14/would-wake-feeling-like-going-die-david-ortiz-speaks-for-first-time/q5h6CpyaI0IBzmLXL4sq9M/story.html" target="_blank">Ortiz tells the Boston Globe</a>&#160;that he almost died.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">David Ortiz Returns to Fenway to Throw Out Ceremonial 1st Pitch</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;People need to understand, this isn&#8217;t a movie where you get shot in the street and you&#8217;re back two minutes later,&#8217;&#8217; the slugger said in a wide-ranging interview at Fenway Park. &#8220;No, I got shot and almost died. I only have one life to live. I can&#8217;t just go to the pharmacy and buy another one.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he was drinking with about eight of his friends on an outdoor patio at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo on June 9 when a gunman fired a single bullet from close range into his back.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">David Ortiz Shares First Photos of Himself Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Everyone scattered when the shot rang out, leaving Ortiz critically injured on the floor, he said. The 43-year-old says an "angel came out of nowhere," a bar patron named Eliezer Salvador, and he helped Ortiz into his Rolls-Royce and rushed him to a private clinic.</p><p>Ortiz recalls that he was alert enough to know he had been shot but says he didn't understand much else about his condition at the time, telling the Globe that he didn't want to look at his wound.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">'Big Papi Will Be Back': David Ortiz Makes First Remarks Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>As the retired slugger was taken into his first surgery, Ortiz says he told the medical staff, "Please don't let me die. I have four children. I want to be with them."</p><p>Surgeons removed his gallbladder and operated on his badly damaged intestines and liver. Shortly after, the Red Sox arranged for Ortiz to be transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.</p><p>Before his flight to Boston, Ortiz says he remembers being questioned at his bedside by Dominican Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez but remembers little else about the day after the shooting.&#160;</p><p>Ortiz spokesman Joe Baerlein says that was his only interview with a law enforcement official about the ambush.</p><p>Once at Mass. General, Ortiz was operated on for a second time. Trauma surgeon Dr. David King told Ortiz they needed to assess the internal damage and the quality of his first surgery in the DR.</p><p>&#8220;They did a hell of a job, all good,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz quoted King as saying afterward about the Dominican surgical team.</p><p>Despite successful surgeries, his recovery was slow. Then, three weeks after his second surgery, Ortiz contracted a life-threatening bacterial infection.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;It was very dangerous,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said of his condition. &#8220;I got to the point that I started losing hope.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he grew more despondent when he was informed he urgently needed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Recovering-After-3rd-Surgery-for-Complications-From-Gunshot-Wound-512582491.html">a third surgery</a>.</p><p>He recalled some of his darkest days after his last surgery and how he could swallow nothing but melted ice chips for seven weeks&#160;&#8212; except for a small cup of Jell-O and some fruit that he threw up.</p><p>Tubes and intravenous lines provided his only nourishment, and he recalls that his mouth was so parched that it physically ached.</p><p>&#8220;I had nightmares all the time about being in the desert, looking for water,&#8217;&#8217; he told the Globe. &#8220;I would wake up with my mouth dry and feeling like I&#8217;m going to die.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He felt hopeful when his medical team told him he would survive but he says at that time he began to consider he may never be the same Big Papi everyone was used to&#160;&#8212; someone with a larger-than-life personality, capable of lifting up the spirits of an entire city.</p><p>&#8220;I felt that if I didn&#8217;t die, then I would never be the same again,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I went through hell with that.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says, in hindsight, the turning point in his recovery came when he woke up from a nightmare and saw his sister Albania arguing with God as she asked for help.</p><p>He was upset by what he saw and acknowledges that it hit him hard.</p><p>"But after that day, everything was different,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I started getting better.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He held down food for the first time on July 22, nearly seven weeks after he was shot.</p><p>Then, nearly a month after his third surgery, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Released-from-Hospital-513290581.html">Ortiz was discharged from the hospital</a> and he returned to his home outside Boston to begin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">the next phase of his recovery</a>.</p><p>There, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David_Ortiz_gets_visits_from_Edwin_Encarnacion__Gary_Sanchez_amid_recovery-559580932.html">he had visits from Yankees</a> and Phillies players. And of course, Red Sox players, past and current. He says if not in person, then by phone.</p><p>While it has all been renewing for him, Ortiz says he continues to try to understand why he was shot in the first place and says he's never been able to make sense of the multiple theories that emerged in the aftermath.</p><p>Authorities originally announced that an unidentified person with an unknown motive had placed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Mastermind-Behind-David-Ortiz-Shooting-Arrested-Dominican-Officials-511956942.html">a $7,800 bounty</a> on Ortiz's head. Six suspects were arrested and Ortiz says he knew none of them.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know why I was involved in something like this because I&#8217;m not the type of person who looks for trouble or causes trouble. All I worry about is trying to help people, about trying to do the right thing,&#8221; Ortiz said before cracking a joke. &#8220;You gotta pay a lot more than that to get me killed. I ain&#8217;t that cheap.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Almost three weeks later, officials said eight more suspects had been arrested. Ortiz tells the Globe he knows none of those people, either. Police concluded that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Possible-Motive-for-Ortiz-Shooting-Could-Be-Revealed-Soon-511503112.html">Ortiz was not the intended target</a> and that the intended target was Ortiz's friend, who was sitting next to him at the bar. Authorities said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Police-30000-in-Shooting-That-Ortiz-512028112.html">there was a $30,000 bounty</a> on the friend's head because his cousin, an alleged drug dealer, wanted him killed for allegedly speaking to police eight years earlier.</p><p>Ortiz says this also makes no sense to him. Neither do questions about whether or not Cesar Peralta, a Dominican drug kingpin known as &#8220;The Abuser,&#8217;&#8217; or his cartel may have been involved in the shooting.</p><p>Regarding the tabloid rumors that spread following the shooting, Ortiz dismissed those, including one that suggested he had been chased and forced off the road by someone trying to harm him before the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;If that ever happened to me, the first person I would call would be the president of the Dominican Republic,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said in his Globe interview. &#8220;I know he would do something about it. That&#8217;s how close we are.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Due to his own lingering questions, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Big-Papi-Hires-Former-BPD-Commissioner-for-Own-Investigation-558303951.html">Ortiz decided to hire former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis to investigate the shooting</a>. His spokesman says Davis has yet to uncover any significant new evidence.</p><p>&#8220;I want to find out who did this,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I&#8217;m not going to sit around and chill if there&#8217;s somebody out there who wants to kill me.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Baerlein says the Edward Davis Company is also providing security services for Ortiz and his family.</p><p>While Ortiz continues to make strides in his recovery, including gaining back some of the 40 pounds he lost, he says he has sadly found himself withdrawing a bit since the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;I was always very accessible, but I think I&#8217;m going to cut down on that a little now," Ortiz said. "One lesson I&#8217;ve learned is that you can&#8217;t be naive. There are a lot of things going on now that you have to be aware of. I need to pay attention and be more careful.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Red Sox Nation was happy to see Ortiz back at Fenway Park earlier this week, where&#160;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">he tossed a ceremonial first pitch</a>&#160;before the Sox played the New York Yankees in the final game of a four-game series. During his first Fenway appearance since the shooting, Ortiz thanked God and the Red Sox.</p><p>"First of all, I want to thank God for giving me a second opportunity in my life to be able to be here with all of you," Ortiz said. "I want to thank the Red Sox, my real family. They always have been there for me, supporting me. They were aware of what happened to me, and they were the first ones there supporting me. Thank you very much, Red Sox fans."</p><p>Sox fans outside Fenway Park Saturday night reacted to Ortiz's Globe interview, saying it's sad what happened to him and that he didn't deserve it.</p><p>&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t matter that he&#8217;s Boston&#8217;s hero, right, he&#8217;s still a human and it&#8217;s terrible that someone would take advantage of that,&#8221; said one woman with her son. &#8220;That&#8217;s awful. Like, he&#8217;s his hero, ya know? And to know that heroes feel like that, makes you pretty sad, huh?&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;He&#8217;s probably one of the kindest, gentlest people in the world, probably on the planet actually, and he didn&#8217;t deserve what happened to him,&#8221; one fan said.</p><p>Other Sox fans understood how the shooting could have adjusted Ortiz's lifestyle.</p><p>&#8220;Get paranoid man. You just get paranoid. You&#8217;re looking over your back all the time. I think a lot of people want what he has,&#8221; one man said.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">Ortiz, who dropped his daughter Alex off at the Berklee College of Music in late August</a>, says he plans to head to Los Angeles soon to resume his role as a Fox Sports analyst for the major league baseball playoffs in October. He'll then take a trip to Florida in November for his annual charity golf tournament.</p><p>And he does say that he will return to the Dominican Republic one day, likely with security.</p><p>Ortiz says he expects to be fully physically recovered by Thanksgiving but knows other scars will linger.</p>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:45:08 GMT560350201KAITLIN MCKINLEY BECKER2019-09-15T03:45:08Z'I Almost Died': David Ortiz Opens Up in Emotional Interviewhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Gives-First-Interview-Since-Being-Shot-560350201.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/David_Ortiz_Speaks_for_First_Time_Since_Shooting.jpg<br /><p>Three months after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz says his life is forever changed.</p><p>In his first interview with an English language publication, <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2019/09/14/would-wake-feeling-like-going-die-david-ortiz-speaks-for-first-time/q5h6CpyaI0IBzmLXL4sq9M/story.html" target="_blank">Ortiz tells the Boston Globe</a>&#160;that he almost died.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">David Ortiz Returns to Fenway to Throw Out Ceremonial 1st Pitch</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;People need to understand, this isn&#8217;t a movie where you get shot in the street and you&#8217;re back two minutes later,&#8217;&#8217; the slugger said in a wide-ranging interview at Fenway Park. &#8220;No, I got shot and almost died. I only have one life to live. I can&#8217;t just go to the pharmacy and buy another one.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he was drinking with about eight of his friends on an outdoor patio at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo on June 9 when a gunman fired a single bullet from close range into his back.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">David Ortiz Shares First Photos of Himself Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Everyone scattered when the shot rang out, leaving Ortiz critically injured on the floor, he said. The 43-year-old says an "angel came out of nowhere," a bar patron named Eliezer Salvador, and he helped Ortiz into his Rolls-Royce and rushed him to a private clinic.</p><p>Ortiz recalls that he was alert enough to know he had been shot but says he didn't understand much else about his condition at the time, telling the Globe that he didn't want to look at his wound.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">'Big Papi Will Be Back': David Ortiz Makes First Remarks Since Shooting</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>As the retired slugger was taken into his first surgery, Ortiz says he told the medical staff, "Please don't let me die. I have four children. I want to be with them."</p><p>Surgeons removed his gallbladder and operated on his badly damaged intestines and liver. Shortly after, the Red Sox arranged for Ortiz to be transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.</p><p>Before his flight to Boston, Ortiz says he remembers being questioned at his bedside by Dominican Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez but remembers little else about the day after the shooting.&#160;</p><p>Ortiz spokesman Joe Baerlein says that was his only interview with a law enforcement official about the ambush.</p><p>Once at Mass. General, Ortiz was operated on for a second time. Trauma surgeon Dr. David King told Ortiz they needed to assess the internal damage and the quality of his first surgery in the DR.</p><p>&#8220;They did a hell of a job, all good,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz quoted King as saying afterward about the Dominican surgical team.</p><p>Despite successful surgeries, his recovery was slow. Then, three weeks after his second surgery, Ortiz contracted a life-threatening bacterial infection.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;It was very dangerous,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said of his condition. &#8220;I got to the point that I started losing hope.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says he grew more despondent when he was informed he urgently needed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Recovering-After-3rd-Surgery-for-Complications-From-Gunshot-Wound-512582491.html">a third surgery</a>.</p><p>He recalled some of his darkest days after his last surgery and how he could swallow nothing but melted ice chips for seven weeks&#160;&#8212; except for a small cup of Jell-O and some fruit that he threw up.</p><p>Tubes and intravenous lines provided his only nourishment, and he recalls that his mouth was so parched that it physically ached.</p><p>&#8220;I had nightmares all the time about being in the desert, looking for water,&#8217;&#8217; he told the Globe. &#8220;I would wake up with my mouth dry and feeling like I&#8217;m going to die.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He felt hopeful when his medical team told him he would survive but he says at that time he began to consider he may never be the same Big Papi everyone was used to&#160;&#8212; someone with a larger-than-life personality, capable of lifting up the spirits of an entire city.</p><p>&#8220;I felt that if I didn&#8217;t die, then I would never be the same again,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I went through hell with that.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Ortiz says, in hindsight, the turning point in his recovery came when he woke up from a nightmare and saw his sister Albania arguing with God as she asked for help.</p><p>He was upset by what he saw and acknowledges that it hit him hard.</p><p>"But after that day, everything was different,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I started getting better.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>He held down food for the first time on July 22, nearly seven weeks after he was shot.</p><p>Then, nearly a month after his third surgery, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Released-from-Hospital-513290581.html">Ortiz was discharged from the hospital</a> and he returned to his home outside Boston to begin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-to-Social-Media-for-First-Time-Since-Shooting-513336441.html">the next phase of his recovery</a>.</p><p>There, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David_Ortiz_gets_visits_from_Edwin_Encarnacion__Gary_Sanchez_amid_recovery-559580932.html">he had visits from Yankees</a> and Phillies players. And of course, Red Sox players, past and current. He says if not in person, then by phone.</p><p>While it has all been renewing for him, Ortiz says he continues to try to understand why he was shot in the first place and says he's never been able to make sense of the multiple theories that emerged in the aftermath.</p><p>Authorities originally announced that an unidentified person with an unknown motive had placed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Mastermind-Behind-David-Ortiz-Shooting-Arrested-Dominican-Officials-511956942.html">a $7,800 bounty</a> on Ortiz's head. Six suspects were arrested and Ortiz says he knew none of them.</p><p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know why I was involved in something like this because I&#8217;m not the type of person who looks for trouble or causes trouble. All I worry about is trying to help people, about trying to do the right thing,&#8221; Ortiz said before cracking a joke. &#8220;You gotta pay a lot more than that to get me killed. I ain&#8217;t that cheap.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Almost three weeks later, officials said eight more suspects had been arrested. Ortiz tells the Globe he knows none of those people, either. Police concluded that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Possible-Motive-for-Ortiz-Shooting-Could-Be-Revealed-Soon-511503112.html">Ortiz was not the intended target</a> and that the intended target was Ortiz's friend, who was sitting next to him at the bar. Authorities said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Police-30000-in-Shooting-That-Ortiz-512028112.html">there was a $30,000 bounty</a> on the friend's head because his cousin, an alleged drug dealer, wanted him killed for allegedly speaking to police eight years earlier.</p><p>Ortiz says this also makes no sense to him. Neither do questions about whether or not Cesar Peralta, a Dominican drug kingpin known as &#8220;The Abuser,&#8217;&#8217; or his cartel may have been involved in the shooting.</p><p>Regarding the tabloid rumors that spread following the shooting, Ortiz dismissed those, including one that suggested he had been chased and forced off the road by someone trying to harm him before the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;If that ever happened to me, the first person I would call would be the president of the Dominican Republic,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said in his Globe interview. &#8220;I know he would do something about it. That&#8217;s how close we are.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Due to his own lingering questions, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Big-Papi-Hires-Former-BPD-Commissioner-for-Own-Investigation-558303951.html">Ortiz decided to hire former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis to investigate the shooting</a>. His spokesman says Davis has yet to uncover any significant new evidence.</p><p>&#8220;I want to find out who did this,&#8217;&#8217; Ortiz said. &#8220;I&#8217;m not going to sit around and chill if there&#8217;s somebody out there who wants to kill me.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Baerlein says the Edward Davis Company is also providing security services for Ortiz and his family.</p><p>While Ortiz continues to make strides in his recovery, including gaining back some of the 40 pounds he lost, he says he has sadly found himself withdrawing a bit since the shooting.</p><p>&#8220;I was always very accessible, but I think I&#8217;m going to cut down on that a little now," Ortiz said. "One lesson I&#8217;ve learned is that you can&#8217;t be naive. There are a lot of things going on now that you have to be aware of. I need to pay attention and be more careful.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>Red Sox Nation was happy to see Ortiz back at Fenway Park earlier this week, where&#160;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Red-Sox-David-Ortiz-First-Pitch-Fenway-Park-559868231.html">he tossed a ceremonial first pitch</a>&#160;before the Sox played the New York Yankees in the final game of a four-game series. During his first Fenway appearance since the shooting, Ortiz thanked God and the Red Sox.</p><p>"First of all, I want to thank God for giving me a second opportunity in my life to be able to be here with all of you," Ortiz said. "I want to thank the Red Sox, my real family. They always have been there for me, supporting me. They were aware of what happened to me, and they were the first ones there supporting me. Thank you very much, Red Sox fans."</p><p>Sox fans outside Fenway Park Saturday night reacted to Ortiz's Globe interview, saying it's sad what happened to him and that he didn't deserve it.</p><p>&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t matter that he&#8217;s Boston&#8217;s hero, right, he&#8217;s still a human and it&#8217;s terrible that someone would take advantage of that,&#8221; said one woman with her son. &#8220;That&#8217;s awful. Like, he&#8217;s his hero, ya know? And to know that heroes feel like that, makes you pretty sad, huh?&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;He&#8217;s probably one of the kindest, gentlest people in the world, probably on the planet actually, and he didn&#8217;t deserve what happened to him,&#8221; one fan said.</p><p>Other Sox fans understood how the shooting could have adjusted Ortiz's lifestyle.</p><p>&#8220;Get paranoid man. You just get paranoid. You&#8217;re looking over your back all the time. I think a lot of people want what he has,&#8221; one man said.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/David-Ortiz-Shares-First-Photo-of-Himself-Since-Shooting-558255491.html">Ortiz, who dropped his daughter Alex off at the Berklee College of Music in late August</a>, says he plans to head to Los Angeles soon to resume his role as a Fox Sports analyst for the major league baseball playoffs in October. He'll then take a trip to Florida in November for his annual charity golf tournament.</p><p>And he does say that he will return to the Dominican Republic one day, likely with security.</p><p>Ortiz says he expects to be fully physically recovered by Thanksgiving but knows other scars will linger.</p>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:45:08 GMT560350201KAITLIN MCKINLEY BECKER2019-09-15T03:45:08ZBurrow clinical, No. 4 LSU downs Northwestern State, 65-14http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149813/
Joe Burrow completed 21 of 24 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth-ranked LSU pulled away in the second half for a 65-14 victory over Northwestern StateSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:38:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498132019-09-15T03:38:00ZNo. 9 Florida rallies past Kentucky 29-21 in SEC openerhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149820/
Franks hurt before backup QB Trask leads No. 9 Florida on fourth-quarter rally to beat Kentucky 29-21 in SEC openerSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:38:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498202019-09-15T03:38:00Z2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Policehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/FW-shooting-scene.jpg<br /><p>An argument at a peewee football game in Fort Worth, Texas, led to a shooting in which two people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon, police say.</p><p>The shooting happened just before 4 p.m., during the third quarter of a football game between the Fort Worth Longhorns and the 81G Bulldogs, a witness told NBC 5. The teams were playing on a field at Eastern Hills High School.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Witnesses said the mother of one of the players became upset when a fight broke out between some of the players on the field.</p><p>The woman then called her older son, who arrived with a gun and started to shoot, police said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"Everybody in the bleachers, they dropped in the bleachers and everyone ran everywhere," said Damber Walker, whose son plays for the Lomghorns. "Kids on the field were running. Coaches were running."</p><p>The gunman, whose age was not immediately available, was on a small hill overlooking the field and fired between 10 and 30 shots, witnesses said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Virginia-AG-Race-Details-Not-Needed-for-Marriage-Licenses-560325671.html">Virginia AG: Race Details Not Needed for Marriage Licenses</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"He was shooting at our sideline. He was standing at the top of the hill. You could see him pointing down shooting directly at the kids," said Jonathan Cunningham, one of the Longhorns' coaches. "So we checked on our players, our kids, making sure everyone was OK. That's when we noticed one of our parents was shot."</p><p>A woman was struck in the leg and a girl under 18 years old was grazed in the back, police said. Both were transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.</p><p>Police said they have not located the shooter.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Scott GordonArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:25:38 GMT5603523412019-09-15T03:25:38Z2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Policehttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/FW-shooting-scene.jpg<br /><p>An argument at a peewee football game in Fort Worth, Texas, led to a shooting in which two people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon, police say.</p><p>The shooting happened just before 4 p.m., during the third quarter of a football game between the Fort Worth Longhorns and the 81G Bulldogs, a witness told NBC 5. The teams were playing on a field at Eastern Hills High School.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Witnesses said the mother of one of the players became upset when a fight broke out between some of the players on the field.</p><p>The woman then called her older son, who arrived with a gun and started to shoot, police said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"Everybody in the bleachers, they dropped in the bleachers and everyone ran everywhere," said Damber Walker, whose son plays for the Lomghorns. "Kids on the field were running. Coaches were running."</p><p>The gunman, whose age was not immediately available, was on a small hill overlooking the field and fired between 10 and 30 shots, witnesses said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Virginia-AG-Race-Details-Not-Needed-for-Marriage-Licenses-560325671.html">Virginia AG: Race Details Not Needed for Marriage Licenses</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"He was shooting at our sideline. He was standing at the top of the hill. You could see him pointing down shooting directly at the kids," said Jonathan Cunningham, one of the Longhorns' coaches. "So we checked on our players, our kids, making sure everyone was OK. That's when we noticed one of our parents was shot."</p><p>A woman was struck in the leg and a girl under 18 years old was grazed in the back, police said. Both were transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.</p><p>Police said they have not located the shooter.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Scott GordonArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:25:38 GMT5603523412019-09-15T03:25:38Z2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Policehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FW-shooting-scene.jpg<br /><p>An argument at a peewee football game in Fort Worth, Texas, led to a shooting in which two people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon, police say.</p><p>The shooting happened just before 4 p.m., during the third quarter of a football game between the Fort Worth Longhorns and the 81G Bulldogs, a witness told NBC 5. The teams were playing on a field at Eastern Hills High School.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Witnesses said the mother of one of the players became upset when a fight broke out between some of the players on the field.</p><p>The woman then called her older son, who arrived with a gun and started to shoot, police said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"Everybody in the bleachers, they dropped in the bleachers and everyone ran everywhere," said Damber Walker, whose son plays for the Lomghorns. "Kids on the field were running. Coaches were running."</p><p>The gunman, whose age was not immediately available, was on a small hill overlooking the field and fired between 10 and 30 shots, witnesses said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/Virginia-AG-Race-Details-Not-Needed-for-Marriage-Licenses-560325671.html">Virginia AG: Race Details Not Needed for Marriage Licenses</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"He was shooting at our sideline. He was standing at the top of the hill. You could see him pointing down shooting directly at the kids," said Jonathan Cunningham, one of the Longhorns' coaches. "So we checked on our players, our kids, making sure everyone was OK. That's when we noticed one of our parents was shot."</p><p>A woman was struck in the leg and a girl under 18 years old was grazed in the back, police said. Both were transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.</p><p>Police said they have not located the shooter.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Scott GordonArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:25:38 GMT5603523412019-09-15T03:25:38Z2 more Legionnaires' cases found in Bataviahttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/2-more-legionnaires-cases-found-in-batavia
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Saturday that two more people in Batavia have contracted Legionnaires' disease after a dozen were found with the infection at another retirement home there.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:21:29 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909192742019-09-15T03:21:29ZColumbus Crew rally to beat Atlanta United 3-1http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149845/
MLS CapsulesSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:17:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498452019-09-15T03:17:00ZNo. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149816/
Wayne Taulapapa ran for three touchdowns, the last with 2:34 remaining, and No. 25 Virginia hung on, barely, to beat Florida State 31-24Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:15:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498162019-09-15T03:15:00ZNebraska puts away Northern Illinois early in a 44-8 winhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149810/
With Martinez leading the way, Nebraska puts away Northern Illinois early in 44-8 winSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:14:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498102019-09-15T03:14:00ZEason throws 3 TDs, No. 23 Washington beats Hawaii 52-20http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/309149829/
Jacob Eason threw the first of his three touchdowns on a 47-yard strike to Hunter Bryant on the third play of the game, and No. 23 Washington rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 52-20 romp over HawaiiSun, 15 Sep 2019 03:08:00 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/3091498292019-09-15T03:08:00ZVictim's Family Searches For Answers in 606 Trail Shootinghttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Victims-Family-Pleads-For-Answers-in-May-Deadly-Shooting-Along-606-Trail-in-Logan-Square-560362321.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/alejandro+aguado+fliers.jpg<br /><p>Family and friends of a young father who was gunned down in May on the 606 trail on Chicago&#8217;s Northwest Side met on Saturday to plead for answers about his killing.</p><p>Alejandro Aguado, 22, of Portage Ind., was shot on May 28 while walking with two friends. Three men approached, demanded to know if the three were in a gang, and then opened fire. Aguado was taken to Norwegian Hospital where he died from multiple gunshot wounds.</p><p>Family members said Alejandro was a good person who worked two jobs to support his two-year-old daughter.</p><p>On Saturday, Aguado&#8217;s family pleaded with anyone with information on the unsolved homicide to come forward.</p><p>&#8220;Hopefully they find the people or person who killed my son, that would bring me a lot of comfort,&#8221; said Salvador Aguado, father of the victim.</p><p>The shooting was being investigated as a random incident, police said in May.</p>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 02:52:55 GMT5603623212019-09-15T02:52:55ZFire destroys family’s home in Lincoln Countyhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/fire-destroys-familys-home-in-lincoln-county/
39.066957 -90.98206739.066957-90.982067Creekside Drive FirecsmithtvLINCOLN COUNTY, MO – A family of four is homeless Saturday night following a house fire in the 100 block of Creekside Drive in Lincoln County, near Winfield, Missouri. The fire broke out around 7:10 p.m., and quickly spread throughout the home. Firefighters from the Winfield and Lincoln County Fire Protection Districts were called to the scene. A family of four managed to escape the fully engulfed home with one of their two dogs. An investigation has been launched to determine [&#8230;]<p>LINCOLN COUNTY, MO – A family of four is homeless Saturday night following a house fire in the 100 block of Creekside Drive in Lincoln County, near Winfield, Missouri.</p>
<p>The fire broke out around 7:10 p.m., and quickly spread throughout the home. Firefighters from the Winfield and Lincoln County Fire Protection Districts were called to the scene.</p>
<p>A family of four managed to escape the fully engulfed home with one of their two dogs.</p>
<p>An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.</p>
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<p>&#160;</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 02:34:51 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263509Chris Smith2019-09-15T02:34:51Z7 Dead, At Least 10 Injured in Chicago Weekend Shootingshttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/6-Dead-At-Least-10-Injured-in-Chicago-Weekend-Shootings523768745-560348631.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/GettyImages-466196412.jpg<br /><p>Seven people are dead and at least 11 others have been injured in shootings across the city of Chicago so far this weekend, according to Chicago police.</p><p>The city&#8217;s first deadly shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the 5100 block of West Belmont, police said. A 46-year-old man was driving a truck when a suspect inside a black SUV fired shots at him. The victim was taken to Community First Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest where he was pronounced dead, police said. No arrests had been made as of Saturday evening.</p><p>At approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, two women and a man were walking in the 3600 block of South Indiana when an unknown person fired shots, striking all three victims, police said. A 22-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the head, and was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>A 22-year-old woman was shot in the foot, and went to Mercy Hospital in good condition. The third victim, an 18-year-old woman, suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back, and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in stable condition, according to police.</p><p>In the city&#8217;s third fatal shooting of the weekend, a 29-year-old man was shot while standing on a street at approximately 11:24 p.m. Friday in the 6000 block of South LaSalle. The victim was unresponsive at the scene, and pronounced dead. Police said the unknown suspect fired shots from inside a silver SUV.</p><p>In the 500 block of North Lawler at approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday, a 28-year-old man was discovered on the sidewalk unresponsive following a ShotSpotter alert, Chicago police confirmed. The victim, who had been shot twice, was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead.</p><p>At approximately 2:34 a.m. on Saturday in the 8300 block of South Peoria, a 23-year-old man was shot while sitting in the driver side of his parked vehicle, Chicago police said. Another vehicle reportedly pulled alongside it, and someone inside fired shots, striking the victim multiple times in the head and body, according to police. First responders transported the victim to St. Bernard hospital where he died. So far, no arrests have been made.</p><p>In the 1800 block of South Keeler at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, a 30-year-old man was shot multiple times while exiting a vehicle, Chicago police said. The victim collapsed in the street, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he died. No one was in custody as of Saturday evening.</p><p>At approximately 2:25 p.m. on Saturday in the 11000 block of South Bishop, a 33-year-old man was shot multiple times by an unknown offender, police said. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he died. No offenders were in custody as of Saturday evening.</p><p><ul></ul></p><p>Here are the rest of the weekend&#8217;s shootings:</p><p><b>Friday -</b></p><p><ul><li>At approximately 6:27 p.m. in the 4200 block of South Mozart, a 19-year-old man and 21-year-old man were shot during an argument with an unknown male, police said. The older victim suffered a graze wound to the head, while the 19-year-old victim suffered two gunshot wounds to the abdomen, as well as the arm and back, police said. Both victims were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where they were listed in stable condition.</li></ul><ul></ul></p><p><b>Saturday &#8211;</b></p><p><ul><li>A 15-year-old boy was shot while walking at approximately 12:47 a.m. in the 8200 block of South Marquette, police said. The victim was shot by an unknown occupant inside a gold Chevy Caprice, and suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body. He was taken to Comer Children&#8217;s Hospital in critical condition.</li><li>In the 3900 block of West Jackson at approximately 1:25 a.m., a 25-year-old man was shot in the leg while sitting in his vehicle, police said. A second victim, a 33-year-old man, was standing nearby and shot in the chest. Police said the older victim may have been caught in the gunfire. Both victims were listed in stable condition at Mount Sinai Hospital.</li><li>A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg while sitting in a parked vehicle at approximately 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of South Oakley, police said. Paramedics took the victim to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was reported to be stabilized.</li><li>Two men, 23 and 24 years old, were shot while standing in a backyard of a home in the 7500 block of South Sangamon at approximately 2:07 a.m., according to Chicago police. Officials reported that an unknown offender emerged from an alley, and fired shots. Both victims were shot in the leg, and went to the University of Chicago Medical Center in stable condition.</li></ul></p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotoArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 02:20:04 GMT5603486312019-09-15T02:20:04ZGeorgette Gómez Announces Run for Congress in 53rd Districthttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-County-Member-of-Congress-2020-Susan-Davis-Georgette-Gomez-Seat-53-560296951.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Georgette+Gomez+Running.jpg<br /><p>San Diego City Council President Georgette G&#243;mez, a Democrat, officially kicked off her campaign on Saturday for California's 53rd Congressional District.</p><p>This comes after Susan Davis announced she is not seeking re-election in CA-53. This is a district Davis had won with roughly 70 percent of the vote in 2018. She's been in Congress since 2001 and says she wants to spend more time with her family.</p><p>G&#243;mez&#160;was first elected to City Council's District 9 in 2016. In 2018, she became Council President in a unanimous vote. She is also the chairwoman of the Metropolitan Transit System.</p><p>But prior to the Davis announcement, two Democrats had already declared.</p><p>Jose Caballero is a Navy Veteran. Since serving, he worked as a national delegate for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2016. Joaquin Vasquez is a policy adviser and community organizer.</p><p>There is one Republican running, Famela Ramos. She is a nurse and founder of a health care nonprofit. Ramos originally declared in Scott Peters' district.</p><p>Then there's Democrat and non-profit leader Sarah Jacobs. Jacobs ran for CA-49 in 2018. Ultimately, she lost to Rep. Mike Levin. What's interesting is back then, she was endorsed by Congresswoman Susan Davis.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7/ Melissa AdanArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 02:07:03 GMT560296951ALEX PRESHA2019-09-15T02:07:03ZFundraiser Held for Teen Who Died After Jumping Off Sunset Cliffshttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fundraiser-Held-for-Teen-Who-Died-After-Jumping-Off-Sunset-Cliffs-Anthony-Womack-Pappys-Point-Vigil-Car-Wash-560348801.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SUNSET+CLIFFS+FUNDRAISER.jpg<br /><p>Community members gathered Saturday morning to raise funds for the family of a Sweetwater Union High School student who died after jumping off a cliff on Wednesday.</p><p>From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. dozens of cars lined up at a church&#8217;s parking lot in National City to get their car washed by friends and family of Anthony Womack.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Lawsuit-KPBS-Staffers-Assaulted-Man-Disagreement-President-Trump--559861031.html">Lawsuit: KPBS Staffers Assaulted Man in Trump Disagreement </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p><a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Lifeguards-Rescue-Sunset-Cliffs-Point-Loma-560053911.html">The 15-year-old jumped</a> into the water from a 20-foot cliff near Pappy&#8217;s Point in Sunset Cliffs, but he didn&#8217;t know how to swim, family said.</p><p>Womack was pulled from the water after lifeguards searched on a boat and watercrafts for almost an hour near Pappy's Point, officials said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Exclusive"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sheriffs-Deputy-Richard-Fischer-Guilty-Plea-Sexual-Assault-San-Diego-559367821.html">Victim Says Ex-Deputy's Plea Deal Isn't Complete Justice</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Womack was transported to UC San Diego Medical Center. Sweetwater Union&#160;High School later sent a letter to the school community confirming the teen had died.</p><p>Diego Style Car Club in San Diego helped put this fundraiser together within three days.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Investigative"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/investigations/Questions-Remain-about-Controversial-South-Bay-Transit-Project--559605831.html">Questions Remain About Controversial South Bay Transit Project </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;The community itself is trying to pull together and rally behind the family and help out in any way we can,&#8221; said Robert Llamas, organizer of fundraiser.</p><p>By noon, there was a line of cars leading out to the street.</p><p>&#8220;I hope the family can see how much we loved him and how much we care for him,&#8221; said Lidia Huerta, friend of the family.</p><p>Friends of Womack who attended the fundraiser are trying their best to keep a brave face on.</p><p>&#8220;I just cry, hug it out, hang with all my friends right now," said Womack's friend Joseph Romero. &#8220;I&#8217;m going to miss his smile popping out of anywhere.&#8221;</p><p>On Friday, a vigil was held at Sunset cliffs where lit candles, balloons and flowers now make up a shoreline shrine.</p><p>Among the Vigil participants were classmates and family. Womack&#8217;s mother Fatima was there but wished not to be recorded.</p><p>&#8220;You don't know what is at the bottom of that ocean that could really drag you down unfortunately, we found out the hard way that it is stronger than a 15-year-old's legs," said Womack's Uncle, Garney Crews.</p><p>Crews said Womack wasn't the first and won't be the last to make this leap.</p><p>"From the time he jumped I'm sure they were thinking this was going to be fun,&#8221; Crews said.</p><p>The family has set a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/1r3j9nqzw0?fbclid=IwAR23Sw2ui1FAkWL1I2nDdi1HcyFoTYDM2ENY-FWgccbuvGyqvWSZkXGH9mo">GoFundMe</a> page.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 02:05:59 GMT560348801BRENDA GREGORIO-NIETO2019-09-15T02:05:59ZHighway Patrol investigating fatal motorcycle accident in Frontenachttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/highway-patrol-investigating-fatal-motorcycle-accident-in-frontenac/
38.640426 -90.41541138.640426-90.415411Fatal Motorcycle AXcsmithtvFRONTENAC, MO &#8211; The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident in Frontenac Missouri Saturday evening. The accident happened at the intersection of Lindbergh Blvd. and Clayton Road just after 3 p.m. A preliminary report says a motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Lindbergh and was making a left turn at the intersection when it struck an SUV. The motorcyclist was killed in the accident. The driver of the SUV was uninjured. Accident reconstruction has taken over the investigation.<p>FRONTENAC, MO &#8211; The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident in Frontenac Missouri Saturday evening. The accident happened at the intersection of Lindbergh Blvd. and Clayton Road just after 3 p.m.</p>
<p>A preliminary report says a motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Lindbergh and was making a left turn at the intersection when it struck an SUV.</p>
<p>The motorcyclist was killed in the accident. The driver of the SUV was uninjured.</p>
<p>Accident reconstruction has taken over the investigation.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 01:25:03 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263504Chris Smith2019-09-15T01:25:03ZBrush Fire Along NB I-15 near Escondido Containedhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Along-NB-I-15-near-Escondido-Sig-Alert-560349431.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/Capture740.JPG<br /><p>The Escondido Fire Department was able to contain a brush fire that was reported on northbound Interstate 15 just north of State-Route 78.</p><p>The fire burned up to two acres in a grassy area between the two freeways, said Escondido Fire Department&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>A SigAlert was issued at 1:12 p.m. as the two right lanes of northbound I-15 were blocked. The SigAlert remained in effect until the fire crews were able to mop up.</p><p>[[560349461,C]]</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Caltrans had to close SR-78 westbound connectors to both northbound and southbound I-15 while crews were mopping up.</p><p>[[560357001,C]]</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>No other information was available.</p><p><i>Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available.</i></p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: SDG&E <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Along-NB-I-15-near-Escondido-Sig-Alert-560349431.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2019 01:11:02 GMT560349431NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-15T01:11:02ZWhite House considering phone app for background checks as part of gun control proposalshttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/white-house-considering-phone-app-for-background-checks-as-part-of-gun-control-proposals/
TrumpcsmithtvThe White House and Capitol Hill are considering a phone app connected to the National Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) as one of the options in their discussions for plans to reduce gun violence, according to a Senate source and a person familiar with the talks. The proposed app would be used for background checks using private sales, and not for purchases involving commercial dealers, one of the sources told CNN. The Washington Post first reported on the app. White House aides [&#8230;]<p>The White House and Capitol Hill are considering a phone app connected to the National Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) as one of the options in their discussions for plans to reduce gun violence, according to a Senate source and a person familiar with the talks.</p>
<p>The proposed app would be used for background checks using private sales, and not for purchases involving commercial dealers, one of the sources told CNN. The <a href="https://beta.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-prepares-gun-proposals-but-where-trump-stands-is-unclear/2019/09/13/221c1c26-d63b-11e9-86ac-0f250cc91758_story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Post</a> first reported on the app.</p>
<p>White House aides have spent the last month meeting with congressional staffers and devising a package of legislative measures in the wake of recent <a href="https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/el-paso-dayton-shootings-august-2019/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mass shootings</a>. The Department of Justice also prepared a package of options that was delivered to the White House more than two weeks ago.</p>
<p>On Thursday, senior advisers<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/politics/trump-gun-policy/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> presented President Donald Trump</a> with summaries of the various courses of action on gun violence.</p>
<p>During the briefing, officials did not delve into legislative details and Trump did not appear interested in some of the nitty-gritty of how each proposal would work, the person familiar said.</p>
<p>Trump, who has been facing<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/08/politics/roy-blunt-gun-legislation-donald-trump-mitch-mcconnell/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> pressure from Republican lawmakers</a> to specify his stance, emerged from the meeting, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/politics/trump-gun-policy/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">declining to clarify</a> his position on expanding background checks.</p>
<p>Separately, the source told CNN the lack of clarify is leading to doubts Trump will back a bipartisan measure on expanded background checks from Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, or some modified version of it.</p>
<p>Trump initially appeared open to expanding background checks following two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, last month, but backed off after pressure from the National Rifle Association.</p>
<p>During high-level calls between the Justice Department and Capitol Hill Friday night, Attorney General Bill Barr sent a signal that talks have come to a grinding halt, and prospects for presidential support for expanding background checks appear to be dimming as the week draws to a close, an official familiar with the conversations told CNN.</p>
<p>According to the official, Michael Williams, a deputy to the President who used to work for the NRA, has killed or delayed any progress on such a bill, despite support from Barr and the President&#8217;s daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump.</p>
<p>Officials still expect a plan to be released next week.</p>
<p>Currently, there are no federally mandated background checks for private sales.</p>
<p>&#8220;This proposal reveals one important fact from the White House: they recognize the problem of the private sale loophole that allows 20 percent of guns to be sold with no background check at all. &#8230; We agree the private sale loophole must be fixed, but it should be fixed in a way that allows meaningful enforcement, not easy circumvention that endangers lives,&#8221; said Kris Brown, president of Brady, a gun violence prevention advocacy group. &#8220;The right balance was struck by the House, which passed a background checks bill where sales by private sellers are completed by a federally licensed firearms dealer to confirm the person purchasing the gun is the same person who is picking up the gun and other assessments of risk before completion of the sale are done. If we want to save lives and meaningfully fix the private sale loophole, S. 42, now 200 days and counting on Mitch McConnell&#8217;s desk is the way to do it.&#8221;</p>
<p>Gun rights and privacy advocates have already voiced concerns about an app like the one proposed, saying it could become a de-facto registry and worry about how secure the information would be.</p>
<p>Here are some of the options being proposed in discussions, in addition to measures Trump and his aides have floated publicly:</p>
<ul class="cnn_rich_text">
<li>Allowing minors&#8217; records to be included in background check databases</li>
<li>Alerting local authorities when someone fails a background check</li>
<li>Applying bigger penalties for straw purchases when someone buys a gun for someone else</li>
<li>Instituting a ban on gun purchases for people on terror watch lists</li>
<li>Increasing the penalty for people who lie on background check forms</li>
<li>Helping states implement &#8220;red flag&#8221; laws, which would remove weapons from people deemed at risk</li>
<li>Adding additional government records to an existing background check database</li>
<li>Improving mental health services</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/02/politics/donald-trump-gun-control-congress/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expediting the death penalty</a> for convicted mass shooters</li>
</ul>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:58:19 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263498Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:58:19ZFunds for troops raised as rappelers descend in Napervillehttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/funds-for-troops-raised-as-rappelers-descend-in-naperville
Raising money for the support of U.S. troops while sampling the step outside one's comfort zone which their jobs require daily were the twin missions of an event at Naperville's Hotel Arista Saturday.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:56:12 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193042019-09-15T00:56:12ZThis med student was given last rites before finding a treatment that saved his life. His method could help millionshttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/this-med-student-was-given-last-rites-before-finding-a-treatment-that-saved-his-life-his-method-could-help-millions/
David FajgenbaumcsmithtvIt was just after Christmas in 2013 and David Fajgenbaum was hovering a hair above death. He lay in a hospital bed at the University of Arkansas, stricken with a rare disease. His blood platelet count was so low that even a slight bump to his body could trigger a lethal brain bleed. A doctor told him to write his living will on a piece of paper. Fajgenbaum was rushed to a CT scan. Tears streamed down his face and fell [&#8230;]<p>It was just after Christmas in 2013 and David Fajgenbaum was hovering a hair above death.</p>
<p>He lay in a hospital bed at the University of Arkansas, stricken with a rare disease. His blood platelet count was so low that even a slight bump to his body<strong> </strong>could trigger a lethal brain bleed. A doctor told him to write his living will on a piece of paper.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum was rushed to a CT scan. Tears streamed down his face and fell on his hospital gown. He thought about the first patient who&#8217;d died under his care in medical school, and how her brain had bled in a similar way from a stroke.</p>
<p>He didn&#8217;t believe he&#8217;d live out the scan.</p>
<p>But he did. Turns out his headache wasn&#8217;t a brain bleed &#8212; just sinus pressure. The chemo had kicked in.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum was battling Castleman disease, a rare autoimmune disorder involving an overgrowth of cells in the body&#8217;s lymph nodes. It wasn&#8217;t the first time a relapse had threatened his life. Massive &#8220;shock and awe&#8221; chemotherapy regimes had helped him narrowly escape death during four previous attacks, but each new assault on his body weakened him.</p>
<p>&#8220;You learn a lot by almost dying,&#8221; he says.</p>
<p>He learned enough to surprise his doctors by coming up with a way to treat his disease. Almost six years later he&#8217;s in remission, he and his wife have a baby girl and he&#8217;s devoting his medical career to saving other patients like him.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum, 34, recounts his near death and remarkable recovery in a new book, &#8220;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-My-Cure-Doctors-Action/dp/1524799610" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chasing My Cure: A Doctor&#8217;s Race to Turn Hope into Action</a>.&#8221;</p>
<p>His story has lessons for the future of rare disease research &#8212; and for living.</p>
<h3>His first love was football</h3>
<p>As a boy in Raleigh, North Carolina, Fajgenbaum spent Saturdays on the sidelines watching the NC State Wolfpack with his dad, the team&#8217;s doctor.</p>
<p>At age 7, he was obsessed with becoming a Division 1 athlete. In middle school he would wake up at 5 a.m. to go running. The walls of his bedroom were covered with football play charts.</p>
<p>He achieved his dream, making the Georgetown University football team as a quarterback. But during his sophomore year in 2004, his mother died of cancer.</p>
<p>His obsessive focus deepened, helping him learn to appreciate life&#8217;s precious moments and understand bad things can still happen to good people.</p>
<p>&#8220;I know people far more worthy of miracles than I am who haven&#8217;t gotten them,&#8221; he says.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum then earned a master&#8217;s degree at Oxford University, where he learned how to conduct scientific research so that he could fight the disease that took his mom.</p>
<p>That relentless focus and scientific rigor would one day save his life.</p>
<h3>In medical school a rare disease nearly killed him</h3>
<p>Fajgenbaum entered medical school at the University of Pennsylvania to become a doctor like his father &#8212; specifically, an oncologist, in tribute to his late mother.</p>
<p>During his third year, in 2010, he got very sick and was hospitalized for five months. Something was attacking his liver, kidneys and other organs and shutting them down.</p>
<p>The diagnosis was idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease.</p>
<p>First described in 1954, Castleman presents partly like an autoimmune condition, and partly like cancer. It&#8217;s about as rare as ALS &#8212; there are about <a href="https://www.cdcn.org/about-castleman-disease" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7,000 new cases</a> each year in the US.</p>
<p>The disease causes certain immune signaling molecules, called cytokines, to go into overdrive. It&#8217;s like they&#8217;re calling in fighter jets for all-out attacks on home territory.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum&#8217;s doctors knew his body was in a civil war, but they had questions about how and why.</p>
<p>In his hospital bed, Fajgenbaum felt nauseated and weak. His organs were failing and he noticed curious red spots on his skin. But his doctors, focused on saving his life, weren&#8217;t interested in these &#8220;blood moles.&#8221;</p>
<p>He asked each new doctor who came in his room what the blood moles meant.</p>
<p>&#8220;They went out their way to say they didn&#8217;t matter,&#8221; Fajgbenbuam says. But the med student-turned-patient would go on to prove he was on to something.</p>
<p>&#8220;Patients pick up on things no one else sees,&#8221; he says.</p>
<h3>He suffered life-threatening relapses</h3>
<p>Castleman disease struck Fajgenbaum four more times over the next three years, with<strong> </strong>hospitalizations that ranged from weeks to months.</p>
<p>But even with a top Castleman specialist treating him, there were many unknowns. Fajgenbaum stayed alive only through intense chemotherapy &#8220;carpet bombing&#8221; campaigns.</p>
<p>As he repeatedly faced down death, he grieved most for the memories he still hadn&#8217;t made: graduating from medical school, marrying his college sweetheart and looking into his son or daughter&#8217;s eyes.</p>
<p>During one relapse at a Duke University hospital, his family called in a priest to read him his last rites.</p>
<p>After all the setbacks, all the organ failure, all the chemo, Fajgenbaum worried that his body would simply break.</p>
<p>Despite four hospitalizations, he managed to graduate from medical school. His life depended on it.</p>
<h3>He needed to change how medical research is done</h3>
<p>Rather than starting a residency like most of his medical school classmates, Fajgenbaum began an MBA at Penn&#8217;s Wharton School in 2013.</p>
<p>He also founded the <a href="https://cdcn.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Castleman Disease Collaborative Network</a>, a global initiative devoted to fighting Castleman disease. Many of his business-school classmates joined the cause. Fajgenbaum figured that adding a CEO mindset would enable him to scale up his approach to curing himself.</p>
<p>Coordinating data-sharing efforts between labs required him to use &#8220;every negotiation, strategic decision-making and managerial economics course I took in business school,&#8221; he wrote in his book.</p>
<p>Through the CDCN he began bringing the world&#8217;s top Castleman disease researchers together for meetings in the same room. His group worked with doctors and researchers as well as patients to prioritize the studies that needed to be done soonest.</p>
<p>Rather than having people apply for grants, they hand-pick the best researchers to investigate Castleman.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum also prioritized clinical trials that re-purposed drugs the FDA had already approved as safe rather than starting from scratch with new compounds.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, he never knew if the next relapse might finally kill him. Staving them off meant flying to North Carolina<strong> </strong>every three weeks<strong> </strong>to receive chemotherapy treatments.</p>
<p>Even so, he proposed to his college sweetheart, Caitlin Prazenica, handing her a letter written from his niece to her &#8220;Aunt Caitlin,&#8221; that said, in part, &#8220;I&#8217;m a really good flower girl.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;The disease wasn&#8217;t a hindrance to me,&#8221; says his now-wife. &#8220;I just wanted to be together.&#8221;</p>
<p>But in late 2013 Castleman struck again, landing him in that Arkansas hospital. It marked his closest brush with death yet.</p>
<h3>He pioneered a brand new treatment</h3>
<p>Before he and Prazenica could send out their save-the-date postcards, Fajgenbaum set out to try and save his own life.</p>
<p>After examining his medical charts, he zeroed in on an idea that &#8212; more than 60 years years after Castleman disease was discovered &#8212; researchers hadn&#8217;t yet explored.</p>
<p>A protein called vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, was spiking 10 times its normal level. In medical school he&#8217;d learned VEGF controls blood vessel growth, and he hypothesized that the blood moles that had shown up with every Castleman relapse were a direct result of that protein spike, which signals the immune system to take action.</p>
<p>He also knew that there was an immunosuppressant called Sirolimus that was approved by the FDA to help fight the immune system when it activated against kidney transplants.</p>
<p>After consulting with a National Institutes of Health expert, Fajgenbaum asked his doctor to prescribe the drug. He picked it up in February 2014 at a pharmacy less than a mile from his home.</p>
<p>&#8220;A drug that could potentially save my life was hiding in plain sight,&#8221; he says.</p>
<p>So far it&#8217;s working. Fajgenbaum has been in remission from Castleman for more than five years. He&#8217;s not the muscular football player he once was, but he&#8217;s close to full strength.</p>
<p>After three months on Sirolimus, he and Caitlin were wed in a Philadelphia ballroom, their joy amplified by memories of their struggles.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum is now an assistant medical professor at the University of Pennsylvania, running a research lab and enrolling patients in a clinical trial for the drug that&#8217;s given him his life back.</p>
<p>He finished the draft of his book in August 2018, in time for the birth of their daughter, Amelia.</p>
<p>&#8220;She&#8217;s such a little miracle,&#8221; Caitlin Fajgenbaum says. &#8220;We&#8217;re so lucky to have her.&#8221;</p>
<h3>His approach to research can be applied to all rare diseases</h3>
<p>There are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people around the world, according to <a href="https://globalgenes.org/rare-facts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Global Genes</a>. And just 5% have an FDA-approved treatment.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum says there&#8217;s tremendous opportunity for him and others to change that.</p>
<p>&#8220;Because so little time and money has been invested in these diseases, there&#8217;s a lot of low-hanging fruit,&#8221; he says.</p>
<p>His efforts have come to attention of the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/15/success/priscilla-chan-boss-files-interview/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chan Zuckerberg Initiative</a>, created by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, to treat, manage, and prevent all diseases by the end of the century.</p>
<p>The organization&#8217;s science policy director, Tonia Simoncelli, told CNN it&#8217;s highlighting Fajgenbaum&#8217;s CDCN as a <a href="https://medium.com/@cziscience/rare-as-one-d6ed9b0b8b16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">model</a> for how to rally a community together to best a rare disease.</p>
<p>&#8220;I haven&#8217;t seen anyone tackle a disease with that level of organization,&#8221; she says. &#8220;He didn&#8217;t wait for the stars to align. He aligned them himself.&#8221;</p>
<p>Research for many rare diseases suffers because there isn&#8217;t a disease-wide plan and a &#8220;quarterback&#8221; to lead it, Simoncelli says.</p>
<p>So for the last 10 months Fajgenbaum&#8217;s group and the CZI have been working together to help rare-disease communities bring together patients, researchers and doctors to get the right research done as fast as possible.</p>
<p>&#8220;Part of his brilliance is that his model can be turned into a series of steps,&#8221; Simoncelli says.</p>
<p>Fajgenbaum hopes his story offers lessons, far beyond medicine, about what people can do when they&#8217;re backed against a wall.</p>
<p>And he feels his suffering means something when he looks in the eyes of his patients with Castleman disease. One girl named Katie was diagnosed at age 2 and endured 14 hospitalizations.</p>
<p>Then her doctor prescribed Fajgenbaum&#8217;s drug after the family reached out to the CDCN. Katie hasn&#8217;t been hospitalized since and just graduated from kindergarten. She&#8217;s even learned how to ride a bike.</p>
<p>By Ryan Prior, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:34:14 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263494Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:34:14ZSchaumburg writer's book tells of inspirational amputees. So does golf tournament.http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/schaumburg-writers-book-tells-of-inspirational-amputees-so-does-golf-tournament
Fifty-nine men and women took part in the All Disability Open at the Odyssey Golf Foundation course in Tinley Park last weekend. Each person's story about becoming an amputee is different, but all inspire and remind us how strong the human spirit is and how much we can accomplish.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:26:18 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193092019-09-15T00:26:18ZTropical Storm Humberto gets close to Bahamian islands devastated by Dorianhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/tropical-storm-humberto-gets-close-to-bahamian-islands-devastated-by-dorian/
HUMBERTOcsmithtvTropical Storm Humberto was dropping rain on the Bahamas&#8217; Abaco Islands as it began to crawl away Saturday evening, bringing the kind of stormy conditions the islands don&#8217;t need after Hurricane Dorian ravaged them nearly two weeks ago. A tropical storm warning that had been in effect for the northwestern Bahamas was lifted, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 p.m. ET advisory. At that time, the storm was about 70 miles north of Great Abaco Island with maximum [&#8230;]<p>Tropical Storm Humberto was dropping rain on the Bahamas&#8217; Abaco Islands as it began to crawl away Saturday evening, bringing the kind of stormy conditions the islands don&#8217;t need after Hurricane Dorian ravaged them nearly two weeks ago.</p>
<p>A tropical storm warning that had been in effect for the northwestern Bahamas was lifted, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 p.m. ET advisory.</p>
<p>At that time, the storm was about 70 miles north of Great Abaco Island with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.</p>
<p>Humberto is expected to move farther from the Bahamas as Saturday wears on, but not before it drops up to 6 inches of rain on some islands. That would be difficult for the Abacos or Grand Bahama, where Dorian left at least dozens of people dead and hundreds missing.</p>
<p>&#8220;Even if you&#8217;re just talking 2 to 4 inches (of rain), you have to remember a lot of these homes, they don&#8217;t have roofs on them. A lot of the buildings are already structurally compromised, so even a 50- or 60-mph wind can cause even more damage,&#8221; CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar said.</p>
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<h3>It&#8217;s expected to become a hurricane after leaving the Bahamas</h3>
<p>After it clears the Bahamas, Humberto is expected to become a hurricane in the Atlantic by Sunday night or early Monday morning, as it churns east of Florida&#8217;s coast, the hurricane center said.</p>
<p>Humberto&#8217;s center does not appear destined for the US Southeast coast, contrary to earlier forecasts, but swells generated by Humberto still could affect the coasts of central Florida to South Carolina through early next week. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the center said.</p>
<p>The storm comes at the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is usually in the weeks surrounding September 10, when weather conditions favor storms forming quickly.</p>
<h3>Bahamas grappling with devastation</h3>
<p>Meanwhile,<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/americas/bahamas-dorian-thousands-missing-thursday/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> hundreds are still missing</a> in the aftermath of the powerful Category 5 hurricane that smashed into the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama this month.</p>
<p>The death toll stands at 50 but is<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/us/bahamas-dorian-evacuees/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> expected to rise as search and rescue crews</a> sift through flattened neighborhoods.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are a nation in mourning,&#8221; Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said in a statement. &#8220;The grief is unbearable following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, which has left behind death, destruction and despair on Grand Bahama and Abaco, our second and third most populous islands.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/us/bahamas-dorian-evacuees/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">About 3,900 evacuees </a>have been processed through south Florida by air and sea so far, officials said.</p>
<p>The number includes US citizens, legal residents, Bahamians and people from other countries who evacuated the islands after the storm hit.</p>
<p>By Christina Maxouris and Jason Hanna, CNN</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:18:54 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263490Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:18:54ZDrone strikes knock out half of Saudi oil capacity, 5 million barrels a dayhttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/drone-strikes-knock-out-half-of-saudi-oil-capacity-5-million-barrels-a-day/
Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin AbdulazizcsmithtvDrone strikes on key Saudi Arabian oil facilities, among the world&#8217;s largest and most important energy production centers, have disrupted about half of the kingdom&#8217;s oil capacity, or 5% of the daily global oil supply. Yemen&#8217;s Houthi rebels on Saturday took responsibility for the attacks, saying 10 drones targeted state-owned Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah news agency. In a statement on Sunday, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that 5.7 million barrels a day [&#8230;]<p>Drone strikes on key Saudi Arabian oil facilities, among the world&#8217;s largest and most important energy production centers, have disrupted about half of the kingdom&#8217;s oil capacity, or 5% of the daily global oil supply.</p>
<p>Yemen&#8217;s Houthi rebels on Saturday <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/14/middleeast/yemen-houthi-rebels-drone-attacks-saudi-aramco-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">took responsibility for the attacks</a>, saying 10 drones targeted state-owned <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/09/investing/saudi-oil-minister-prices/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saudi Aramco oil facilities</a> in Abqaiq and Khurais, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah news agency.</p>
<p>In a statement on Sunday, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2019/09/09/investing/saudi-oil-minister-prices/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman</a> said that 5.7 million barrels a day of crude oil and gas production have been affected. The latest OPEC figures from August 2019 put the total Saudi production at 9.8 million barrels per day.</p>
<p>The energy minister said the &#8220;company is currently working to recover the lost quantities&#8221; of oil and will update the public within the next two days. &#8220;These attacks are not only aimed at the vital installations of the kingdom, but also on the global oil supply and its security, and thus pose a threat to the global economy.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Saudi interior ministry had confirmed that the drone attacks caused fires at the two facilities. In a statement posted on Twitter, the ministry said the fires were under control and that authorities were investigating.</p>
<p>&#8220;Abqaiq is perhaps the most critical facility in the world for oil supply. Oil prices will jump on this attack,&#8221; Jason Bordoff, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, said in a statement.</p>
<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pinned the attack directly on Iran, which backs the Houthi rebels. &#8220;Iran has now launched an unprecedented attack on the world&#8217;s energy supply. There is no evidence the attacks came from Yemen,&#8221; he said on Twitter.</p>
<p>The development comes as Saudi Aramco<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/03/investing/saudi-aramco-chairman-ipo/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> takes steps to go public</a> in what could be the world&#8217;s biggest IPO. Aramco attracted huge interest with its debut international bond sale in April. It commissioned an independent audit of the<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/09/business/saudi-arabia-oil-gas-reserves/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> kingdom&#8217;s oil reserves </a>and has started publishing earnings. Over the past two weeks, the kingdom has replaced its energy minister and the chairman of Aramco.</p>
<p>Saudi Arabia, the world&#8217;s largest oil exporter, has cut back on production of crude and other energy products as part of an <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/10/investing/john-bolton-oil-prices/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OPEC effort to boost prices</a>. Saudi Arabia produces approximately 10% of the total global supply of 100 million barrels per day.</p>
<p>The International Energy Agency, or IEA, said on Saturday it was monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia. &#8220;We are in contact with Saudi authorities as well as major producer and consumer nations. For now, markets are well supplied with ample commercial stocks,&#8221; it said on Twitter.</p>
<p>If the disruption in Saudi Arabia is prolonged, &#8220;sanctioned Iran supplies are another source of potential additional oil,&#8221; Bordoff said. &#8220;But [US President Donald] Trump has already shown he is willing to pursue a maximum pressure campaign even when oil prices spike. If anything, the risk of tit-for-tat regional escalation that pushes oil prices even higher has gone up significantly.&#8221;</p>
<p>US Energy Secretary Rick Perry &#8220;stands ready&#8221; to tap the country&#8217;s <a href="https://www.energy.gov/fe/services/petroleum-reserves/strategic-petroleum-reserve/spr-quick-facts-and-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strategic Petroleum Reserve</a> to steady oil markets if necessary, a department spokesperson said in a statement. The country&#8217;s emergency oil supply — a series of storage tanks and underground caverns created after the oil crises of the 1970s &#8212; <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/investing/oil-venezuela-sanctions-spr/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holds 630 million barrels of crude</a>, an Energy Department official said.</p>
<p>Oil prices fell on Friday, with Brent crude, the global price benchmark slipping 0.3% to close at $60.22 per barrel.</p>
<p><em>&#8212; CNN&#8217;s Jeremy Diamond, Matt Egan and Sharif Paget contributed to this report.</em></p>
<p>By John Defterios and Victoria Cavaliere, CNN Business</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:13:52 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263486Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:13:52ZLawyers: Success in Missouri disability benefits cases waneshttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/lawyers-success-in-missouri-disability-benefits-cases-wanes/
MedicaidcsmithtvJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Legal Aid of Western Missouri says there has been a drastic drop in the percentage of cases it wins to secure Medicaid disability benefits for the aged, blind or disabled in the state. The organization succeeded in 54 percent of its cases in 2017 seeking the reversal of denial or re-evaluation of benefits by the Missouri Department of Social Services. It won 42 percent of such cases in 2018 and less than 20 percent in [&#8230;]<p>JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Legal Aid of Western Missouri says there has been a drastic drop in the percentage of cases it wins to secure Medicaid disability benefits for the aged, blind or disabled in the state.</p>
<p>The organization succeeded in 54 percent of its cases in 2017 seeking the reversal of denial or re-evaluation of benefits by the Missouri Department of Social Services. It won 42 percent of such cases in 2018 and less than 20 percent in the first four months of this year.</p>
<p>Jim Brightman is a Legal Aid attorney. He tells The Kansas City Star that DSS blamed staff shortages during a July meeting. Brightman blames a high turnover in middle management at the agency and misapplication of laws.</p>
<p>DSS didn&#8217;t respond to a request for comment or explanation.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:11:03 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263478Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:11:03Z3 northwest Missouri officers won’t be charged in shootinghttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/3-northwest-missouri-officers-wont-be-charged-in-shooting/
police-shooting-badge-gunsight-web-generic-1csmithtvST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) _ Three law enforcement officers involved in a shooting in northwest Missouri in August will not face criminal charges. Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney Ron Holliday said Friday that he would not charge two officers from the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and one St. Joseph police officer. Holliday said in a news release that 36-year-old Roger Ricker Jr. was shot on Aug. 6 after driving his truck toward the officers at a St. Joseph home. The [&#8230;]<p>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) _ Three law enforcement officers involved in a shooting in northwest Missouri in August will not face criminal charges.</p>
<p>Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney Ron Holliday said Friday that he would not charge two officers from the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and one St. Joseph police officer.</p>
<p>Holliday said in a news release that 36-year-old Roger Ricker Jr. was shot on Aug. 6 after driving his truck toward the officers at a St. Joseph home.</p>
<p>The St. Joseph News-Press reports Ricker was armed with a semi-automatic weapon when he drove toward officers Billy Paul Miller, Erica Tate and Aaron King, who fired on the truck, hitting Ricker several times. He remains in serious condition at Mosaic Life Care.</p>
<p>Holliday said charges could be filed against Ricker if his condition improves.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:05:27 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263480Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:05:27ZKansas City police: Off-duty officer shot while moonlightinghttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/kansas-city-police-off-duty-officer-shot-while-moonlighting/
Silhouette of a man with a handgun, XXXL image - shooting genericcsmithtvKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Kansas City police are looking for a suspect in the overnight shooting of an off-duty officer. The Kansas City Star reports the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Saturday as the off-duty officer was patrolling a shopping center in the Lewis Heights neighborhood. Police say the officer heard noises along a property tree line and walked toward the area when he heard gunshots, took cover and called for help. He then realized he&#8217;d been shot in [&#8230;]<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Kansas City police are looking for a suspect in the overnight shooting of an off-duty officer.</p>
<p>The Kansas City Star reports the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Saturday as the off-duty officer was patrolling a shopping center in the Lewis Heights neighborhood.</p>
<p>Police say the officer heard noises along a property tree line and walked toward the area when he heard gunshots, took cover and called for help. He then realized he&#8217;d been shot in the chest. The bullet did not penetrate his protective vest.</p>
<p>Police say the officer did not return fire. He was in fair condition after the shooting.</p>
<p>Police said no suspects were found and are asking the public for any information on the shooting.</p>NewsSun, 15 Sep 2019 00:01:11 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263469Chris Smith2019-09-15T00:01:11ZIllinois race riot site deemed suitable for monument statushttps://fox2now.com/2019/09/14/illinois-race-riot-site-deemed-suitable-for-monument-status/
rodney_davis_official_portrait_113th_congresscsmithtvSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ A central Illinois congressman says a Springfield site linked to the city&#8217;s 1908 race riot has been deemed suitable for designation as a national historic monument. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis had asked the National Park Service last year to conduct a survey of the block-long site. He says a review by the U.S. Department of the Interior found the site suitable for a historic monument designation . The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that construction work in [&#8230;]<p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ A central Illinois congressman says a Springfield site linked to the city&#8217;s 1908 race riot has been deemed suitable for designation as a national historic monument.</p>
<p>U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis had asked the National Park Service last year to conduct a survey of the block-long site. He says a review by the U.S. Department of the Interior found the site suitable for a historic monument designation .</p>
<p>The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that construction work in the area has uncovered the remains of seven homes, five of which were burned during the race riot.</p>
<p>Sixteen people died during three days of rioting in August 1908 when a white mob attacked black citizens in Abraham Lincoln&#8217;s hometown.</p>
<p>The city of Springfield and the NAACP hope to build a memorial at the site.</p>NewsSat, 14 Sep 2019 23:59:14 GMThttp://fox2now.com/?p=1263470Chris Smith2019-09-14T23:59:14ZAttorney: Family Wasn't Aware of Fetal Remains Inside Homehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Family-Had-No-Idea-Medically-Preserved-Fetal-Remains-Were-Inside-Will-County-Home-Attorney-Says-560349391.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/fetal+remains+found+at+will+county+home.jpg<br /><p>The family of a deceased abortion doctor had no idea more than 2,200 medically preserved fetal remains were inside the doctor's rural Will County home, the family's attorney said on Saturday.</p><p>Ulrich Klopfer was a doctor at an abortion clinic in South Bend, Ind., until his license was suspended indefinitely in 2016, NBC station WNDU reported. Klopfer died on Sept. 3.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/medically-preserved-remains-found-at-home-of-doctor--560288901.html">Fetal Remains Found at Property of Deceased Doctor</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>An attorney handling the family's estate called the Will County Coroner's Office on Sept. 12, and informed staff that fetal remains were discovered while going through the doctor's personal property. The attorney and family requested that the remains be removed properly.</p><p>Investigators from the Will County sheriff's and coroner's offices discovered 2,246 medically preserved fetal remains at a rural property in the 2900 block of East Pine Court in Crete. The coroner's office has since taken possession of the remains.</p><p>"No one has any answers," said Kevin Bolger, a criminal defense attorney representing Klopfer's family. "It is what it is. Like I said, the familly is cooperating 100%. They're working with the coroner and the police, and as far as I'm concerned, it's resolved at this point."</p><p>In 2016, Indiana's attorney general alleged Klopfer violated state law nine times by failing to provide qualified personnel to monitor patients undergoing surgical abortion procedures.</p><p>Bolger, the family's attorney, said the family is doing the best they can given the circumstances.</p><p>Neighbors told NBC 5 on Saturday that the doctor was nice, but quiet, and added they were disgusted and shocked at the discovery of the remains.</p><p>"To hear something like this, I can't take that," a neighbor named Lily said. "It's just a little bit too much for me."</p><p>There was no evidence that medical procedures were conducted at the rural Crete property, police said in a news release issued on Friday.</p><p>"I've been doing this for over 40 years, and before that, I was a Chicago policeman," Bolger, the family's attorney, said. "I thought I saw it all, and obviously I didn't."</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 23:21:42 GMT560349391CHRIS HUSH2019-09-14T23:21:42ZBritish Teen Allergic to Dairy Died After Burger Joint Said His Birthday Meal Was Safehttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/British-Teen-Allergic-Dairy-Died-Burger-Joint-Birthday-Meal-Safe-560357431.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Byron3.jpg<br /><p>A teenager with a dairy allergy had told a restaurant's staff about his condition and was misled into thinking his meal was safe before he ate it and died from a severe reaction, a coroner concluded at a London court Friday, the U.K. Press Association reported.</p><p>Owen Carey died after celebrating his 18th birthday with a meal at a Byron Burger, a chain restaurant in London, in 2017. Investigators at the Southwark Coroner&#8217;s Court looking into Owen's sudden death found the teen had told wait staff about his allergy. He died after eating chicken marinated in buttermilk, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/british-teen-allergic-dairy-died-after-burger-joint-said-his-n1053176">NBC News reports</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Owen &#8220;died from a severe food-induced anaphylactic reaction from food eaten and ordered at a restaurant despite making staff aware of his allergies,&#8221; Assistant coroner Briony Ballard ruled.</p><p>After the ruling, Byron Burger's chief executive, Simon Wilkinson, said in a statement that the restaurant takes "allergies extremely seriously and have robust procedures in place and although those procedures were in line with all the rules and guidelines, we train our staff to respond in the right way."</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Wilkinson added that the company "heard what the Coroner said about the need to communicate about allergies," and that "it is clear that the current rules and requirements are not enough and the industry needs to do more."</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Carl Court/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 23:15:35 GMT5603574312019-09-14T23:15:35ZBritish Teen Allergic to Dairy Died After Burger Joint Said His Birthday Meal Was Safehttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/British-Teen-Allergic-Dairy-Died-Burger-Joint-Birthday-Meal-Safe-560357431.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Byron3.jpg<br /><p>A teenager with a dairy allergy had told a restaurant's staff about his condition and was misled into thinking his meal was safe before he ate it and died from a severe reaction, a coroner concluded at a London court Friday, the U.K. Press Association reported.</p><p>Owen Carey died after celebrating his 18th birthday with a meal at a Byron Burger, a chain restaurant in London, in 2017. Investigators at the Southwark Coroner&#8217;s Court looking into Owen's sudden death found the teen had told wait staff about his allergy. He died after eating chicken marinated in buttermilk, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/british-teen-allergic-dairy-died-after-burger-joint-said-his-n1053176">NBC News reports</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Owen &#8220;died from a severe food-induced anaphylactic reaction from food eaten and ordered at a restaurant despite making staff aware of his allergies,&#8221; Assistant coroner Briony Ballard ruled.</p><p>After the ruling, Byron Burger's chief executive, Simon Wilkinson, said in a statement that the restaurant takes "allergies extremely seriously and have robust procedures in place and although those procedures were in line with all the rules and guidelines, we train our staff to respond in the right way."</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Wilkinson added that the company "heard what the Coroner said about the need to communicate about allergies," and that "it is clear that the current rules and requirements are not enough and the industry needs to do more."</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Carl Court/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 23:15:35 GMT5603574312019-09-14T23:15:35ZBritish Teen Allergic to Dairy Died After Burger Joint Said His Birthday Meal Was Safehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/British-Teen-Allergic-Dairy-Died-Burger-Joint-Birthday-Meal-Safe-560357431.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Byron3.jpg<br /><p>A teenager with a dairy allergy had told a restaurant's staff about his condition and was misled into thinking his meal was safe before he ate it and died from a severe reaction, a coroner concluded at a London court Friday, the U.K. Press Association reported.</p><p>Owen Carey died after celebrating his 18th birthday with a meal at a Byron Burger, a chain restaurant in London, in 2017. Investigators at the Southwark Coroner&#8217;s Court looking into Owen's sudden death found the teen had told wait staff about his allergy. He died after eating chicken marinated in buttermilk, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/british-teen-allergic-dairy-died-after-burger-joint-said-his-n1053176">NBC News reports</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Owen &#8220;died from a severe food-induced anaphylactic reaction from food eaten and ordered at a restaurant despite making staff aware of his allergies,&#8221; Assistant coroner Briony Ballard ruled.</p><p>After the ruling, Byron Burger's chief executive, Simon Wilkinson, said in a statement that the restaurant takes "allergies extremely seriously and have robust procedures in place and although those procedures were in line with all the rules and guidelines, we train our staff to respond in the right way."</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Wilkinson added that the company "heard what the Coroner said about the need to communicate about allergies," and that "it is clear that the current rules and requirements are not enough and the industry needs to do more."</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Carl Court/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 23:15:35 GMT5603574312019-09-14T23:15:35ZChicago Cubs rout Pirates for a second straight day, 14-1http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20190914/chicago-cubs-rout-pirates-for-a-second-straight-day-14-1
The Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates for a second straight day, beating them 14-1 Saturday at Wrigley Field.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:10:26 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/1909193102019-09-14T23:10:26ZMan With a Knife Arrested at Canoga Park Mallhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Westfield-Topanga-Mall-Stabbing-560354021.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Westfield+Knife+Attack.jpg<br /><p>A man wielding a knife went from store to store attempting to stab shoppers at a Canoga Park shopping mall Friday.</p><p>The Westfield Topanga Mall was packed with people when police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call. Police apprehended the man near a Macy&#8217;s department store on the second floor of the mall.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Conception-Boat-Fire-Santa-Barbara-California-Scuba-Diving-Victims-Allie-Kurtz-559457381.html">Only Conception Boat Crew Member to Die in Fire Fulfilled Her Dream of Working on the Water</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Police say the man was reported running through the mall and into different stores trying to stab someone just after 7 p.m. Friday night.</p><p>Before the police arrived, a mall security guard tackled the man and suffered a cut to his hand while trying to subdue him.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/San-Bernardino-County-Deputy-Struggle-Gun-Fight-Video-Victorville-559468801.html">Caught on Camera: Man Opens Fire After Wrestling Deputy's Gun Away in Struggle</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;We were told that he ran and started to attack a security guard and the security guard somewhat fought back and got the best of him,&#8221; said Eric Sherman, a Reseda resident.</p><p>No one else was injured, and a witness said the mall was not shutdown during the incident.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Updated"> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Celebrity-Dodgers-Fans-Pictures-91084354.html">Celebrities in the Stands: Dodgers Edition</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Twitter User @Danibro14ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 22:54:12 GMT560354021JANE YAMAMOTO2019-09-14T22:54:12ZDog Found Wandering in North Hollywood Survived Burnshttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Dog-survives-being-burned-560346651.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/Dog+burn.JPG<br /><p>Candy the Maltese was pretty quiet at the Little Angels Project. But no one could blame her after what she had been through.</p><p>The dog was found wandering the streets of North Hollywood Wednesday. Someone had poured a flammable chemical on her then set her on fire.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Big-Hearts-Doggo-Blood-Donors-Are-Saving-Canine-Lives-559371891.html">Good Boy: Canine Blood Donors Are Saving Dogs' Lives</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Darlene Geekie, a registered veterinary technician who runs the Little Angels Project, said Candy had been on the streets for at least a week before someone turned her in.</p><p>&#8220;We had to remove a majority of the skin that was stuck to her - that was burned to her and that's very painful,&#8221; Geekie said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Pet-of-the-Week-Shelter-Adoption-Animals-Ziggy-Dog-Chihuahua-560229201.html">Looking for a Lap Dog With Some Bounce in His Step? Meet Little Ziggy</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Geekie said Candy would have died if she hadn't been found. She said, despite Candy&#8217;s injuries, the dog is very "sweet and loves to snuggle."&#160;</p><p>The shelter is working with animal control investigators to find out who injured Candy.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Bone-Adventure-Swim-Club-for-Dogs-Orange-County--560162371.html">Bone Adventure in Orange County is Like Spring Break for Dogs</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The shelter is non-profit and is seeking donations to help fund Candy&#8217;s recovery. If no certified owner comes forward, Candy may be eligible for adoption in two months.</p><p>The doctors and technicians at the shelter said Candy's prognosis is good, but she has a long way to go.</p><p>&#8220;Being burned is really painful, and it's a long recovery and it's tough. But we're here to give her lots of love during the process,&#8221; Geekie said.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 22:50:37 GMT560346651GORDON TOKUMATSU2019-09-14T22:50:37ZEarn $1,000 Just for Drinking Coffee? There’s a Catchhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Earn-1000-Just-For-Drinking-Coffee-Theres-A-Catch-560354031.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/coffeetasting.jpg<br /><p>In a marketing campaign aimed at coffee consumers to buy from local coffee shops, Business.org promises to give $1,000 to a person who refrains for a month from buying from "corporate coffee shops" and instead visits only local coffee shops.</p><p>According to the requirements, "you will be asked to gather information and record your experience using a follow-up document provided by the Business.org team. You will work with the Business.org team to share ideas of your experience on the company's blog and social networks. You will also share your experience with your personal social networks when you see appropriate opportunities."</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Conception-Boat-Fire-Santa-Barbara-California-Scuba-Diving-Victims-Allie-Kurtz-559457381.html">Only Conception Boat Crew Member to Die in Fire Fulfilled Her Dream of Working on the Water</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>According to the announcement, "an astonishing 82% of businesses that fail are sinking due to cash flow problems. But what would happen if they had more customers bringing more cash? As small business advocates, at Business.org we want to encourage more Americans to frequent local businesses, and we are starting with local coffee shops."</p><p>Coffee lovers can register until Sept. 30, 2019, but they must meet several requirements such as being a self-declared Starbucks fan. Maintaining a strong presence on social networks is an advantage for applicants, but it is not mandatory.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/San-Bernardino-County-Deputy-Struggle-Gun-Fight-Video-Victorville-559468801.html">Caught on Camera: Man Opens Fire After Wrestling Deputy's Gun Away in Struggle</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The "job" is that you visit at least eight local coffee shops over the course of a month, take a picture of your cup of coffee in each store and keep a record so that Business.org gets an idea of ​​your local experience.</p><p>For the person selected, 25% of the payment of $1,000 will be given at the time of hiring and the total amount will be given at the end of the job.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Updated"> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Celebrity-Dodgers-Fans-Pictures-91084354.html">Celebrities in the Stands: Dodgers Edition</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"We will provide a scheme for the selected one to record the important elements of their experiences, such as cost, quality, customer service and average waiting time," Business.org said.</p><p>It should be noted that Telemundo has no connection to this contest and recommends checking before providing any personal information through a company's website. Read carefully the terms and rules of any contest.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 22:50:06 GMT560354031TELEMUNDO 522019-09-14T22:50:06ZSuspect Charged in Deadly Drive-By Shooting in La Jollahttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Another-Arrested-Death-Woman-La-Jolla-House-Party-560354701.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/la+jolla+drive+by+shooting+victim+0624.jpg<br /><p>Nina Silver, 20, died after a <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-killed-la-jolla-shooting-house-party-drive-by-sdpd-511697982.html">car opened fire on her and three others</a> standing outside of a La Jolla house party in June.&#160;</p><p>San Diego police arrested and charged Malik Campbell, 20, with murder after the death of Silver as well as the assault of the three others in a drive-by shooting this past June, Lt. Matt Dobbs confirmed.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The four were in an alley off Cuvier Street near Pearl Street when a passing car opened fire around 12:40 a.m. on June 23.&#160;</p><p>Campbell, charged with first degree murder as well as three felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, pleaded not guilty to all charges. Campbell's court date is set for Oct. 8.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>This comes after police <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Teen-Charged-with-Murder-in-Deadly-Drive-By-at-La-Jolla-House-Party-513064251.html">arrested and charged the first suspect</a>, Odyssey Sellers Carrillo, 18, in July.</p><p>Carillo was charged with six felonies, including murder, three counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, and evading an officer with reckless driving.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>According to court documents, Carrillo was convicted of robbery as a 15-year-old.</p><p>The case is being handled by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. No other details have been released.&#160;</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 22:26:28 GMT560354701NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-14T22:26:28ZSuburban Hero: Batavia volunteer helps Kane County jail inmates open their heartshttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/suburban-hero-batavia-volunteer-helps-kane-county-jail-inmates-open-their-hearts
Tim Lyons, a retired Batavia firefighter, has been volunteering at the Kane County jail for about 6 years and was instrumental in bringing Catholic priests to the St. Charles lockup to provide Mass, Bible study and sacraments of reconciliation and Holy Communion to inmates. He will be recognized as the sheriff's office Volunteer of the Year this month.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:25:50 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193052019-09-14T22:25:50ZHow new group hopes to promote 2020 census in Lake Countyhttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/how-new-group-hopes-to-promote-2020-census-in-lake-county
A bipartisan group of Lake County Board members, local mayors and other public servants is coming together to boost community participation in the 2020 U.S. census.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:21:24 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193022019-09-14T22:21:24ZLake Michigan a boon in climate change era, but faces some riskshttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/lake-michigan-a-boon-in-climate-change-era-but-faces-some-risks
How is climate change affecting Lake Michigan? And what does that mean for people who use the lake for everything from drinking water to recreation?Sat, 14 Sep 2019 21:27:32 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193072019-09-14T21:27:32ZConstable: 'Miracle baby' now working on cystic fibrosis curehttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/constable-miracle-baby-now-working-on-cystic-fibrosis-cure
Born two months early on the bathroom floor of their Itasca home, Will and Alexis Belmonte were hailed as "miracle" babies. Twenty years later, Will is working on finding a cure for himself and everyone with cycstic fibrosis.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 21:18:09 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193082019-09-14T21:18:09ZThe LA You May Not Know: Restaurant Chainshttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/The-LA-You-May-Not-Know-Restaurant-Chains-560349451.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/255*120/thelayoumaynotknow+restuarant+chains.JPG<br /><p>If you are familiar with the phrase "my eyes were bigger than my stomach", you'll understand how we feel about this subject. We never dreamed there were so many well-known restaurant chains that got their start right here in Southern California. Our video story only covers a handful so we'll add a few more here.</p><p>Denny's started out as a doughnut shop. First opened in Lakewood California in 1953 it was known as Danny's Donuts. Eventually it transitioned from doughnuts to a full menu restaurant. The name was changed to Denny's to avoid confusion (and possible litigation) with another Los Angeles chain restaurant, Danny's Coffee Shops.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/The-LA-You-May-Not-Know-LAs-Love-of-Castles--495280761.html">The LA You May Not Know: LA's Love of Castles </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Like Carl's Jr., Panda Express was the offspring of a full menu established restaurant, in this case The Panda Inn in Pasadena. Peggy and Andrew Cherng opened a fast food version of the cuisine in the Glendale Galleria mall, appropriately naming it Panda Express.</p><p>The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf first opened in Brentwood in 1968. Owner Herbert Hyman got the idea of selling high quality coffee after honeymooning in Sweden. He came up with many of the innovations found in the gourmet coffee industry. When Starbucks was planning on expanding to Los Angeles, they attempted to buy The Coffee Bean chain but Herb turned them down. But Starbucks success and popularity have also made The Coffee Bean more profitable as well.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Fanfare-Fountains-at-Gateway-Plaza-491509411.html">The LA You May Not Know: Fanfare Fountains at Gateway Plaza</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Hot Dog on a Stick got its start near the Santa Monica Pier in 1946, a logical place when you think about having something you can eat while walking around. And that strategy hasn't changed as many of its more than 80 locations are found in shopping malls.</p><p>Other chains that started locally include, Norms, Tommy's, Baskin Robbins, Yogurtland, Pieolgy Pizza, Menchie's, Blaze Pizza, Wahoo's Fish Taco, Wienerschnitzel, Taco Bell, Pinkberry, Big Boy, Wetzel's Pretzels, Fosters Freeze, Robeks, Pick Up Stix, and Winchell's Donuts.</p><p>Don't see any of your favorite places to eat? Check out our video story with our host Maricela Perez and see if we've included them there.</p><p><i>Produced by Patrick Campbell</i></p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 20:59:58 GMT560349451PATRICK CAMPBELL2019-09-14T20:59:58ZFacts Matter: Reagan didn't meet with Taliban; Disney didn't dismantle castlehttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/facts-matter-reagan-didnt-meet-with-taliban-disney-didnt-dismantle-castle
President Ronald Reagan didn't with members of the Taliban in the Oval Office, and Disney did not remove the spires at the Cinderella Castle ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Bob Oswald writes in his Facts Matter column.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:42:11 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193122019-09-14T20:42:11ZGrammar Moses: I amn't about to accept distruths from any politicianhttp://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190914/grammar-moses-i-amnt-about-to-accept-distruths-from-any-politician
Are not I understanding contractions properly? Good question, according to Grammar Moses.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:36:22 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/news/1909193142019-09-14T20:36:22ZTravel Agent Scammed Delta Out of $1.75M in Frequent Flyer Mileshttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Travel-Agent-Scammed-Delta-Frequent-Flyer-Miles-560347881.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/deltaGettyImages-547383160.jpg<br /><p>The managing partner of a small, Chicago-based travel agency is accused of scamming Delta out of nearly $2 million worth of frequent flyer miles, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travel-agent-scammed-delta-out-1-75m-frequent-flyer-miles-n1054436" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>Gennady Podolsky, a 43-year-old dual Ukrainian and American citizen, was arraigned on wire-fraud charges Friday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a statement.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/David-Ortiz-Gives-First-Interview-Since-Being-Shot-560350201.html">'I Almost Died': David Ortiz Opens Up in Emotional Interview</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>He was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on 12 counts of wire fraud.</p><p>Prosecutors say Podolsky used travel agency customers' trips to manipulate the airline's corporate reward program.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/UAW-GM-Contract-Lapse-Raising-Likelihood-Strike-560355841.html">UAW Contract With GM Expires, Increasing Risk of Strike</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 20:13:11 GMT5603478812019-09-14T20:13:11ZTravel Agent Scammed Delta Out of $1.75M in Frequent Flyer Mileshttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Travel-Agent-Scammed-Delta-Frequent-Flyer-Miles-560347881.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/deltaGettyImages-547383160.jpg<br /><p>The managing partner of a small, Chicago-based travel agency is accused of scamming Delta out of nearly $2 million worth of frequent flyer miles, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travel-agent-scammed-delta-out-1-75m-frequent-flyer-miles-n1054436" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>Gennady Podolsky, a 43-year-old dual Ukrainian and American citizen, was arraigned on wire-fraud charges Friday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a statement.&#160;</p><p>He was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on 12 counts of wire fraud.</p><p>Prosecutors say Podolsky used travel agency customers' trips to manipulate the airline's corporate reward program.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 20:13:11 GMT5603478812019-09-14T20:13:11ZTravel Agent Scammed Delta Out of $1.75M in Frequent Flyer Mileshttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/Travel-Agent-Scammed-Delta-Frequent-Flyer-Miles-560347881.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/deltaGettyImages-547383160.jpg<br /><p>The managing partner of a small, Chicago-based travel agency is accused of scamming Delta out of nearly $2 million worth of frequent flyer miles, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travel-agent-scammed-delta-out-1-75m-frequent-flyer-miles-n1054436" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>Gennady Podolsky, a 43-year-old dual Ukrainian and American citizen, was arraigned on wire-fraud charges Friday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a statement.&#160;</p><p>He was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on 12 counts of wire fraud.</p><p>Prosecutors say Podolsky used travel agency customers' trips to manipulate the airline's corporate reward program.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 20:13:11 GMT5603478812019-09-14T20:13:11ZCubs organist Gary Pressy to retire at season's endhttp://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20190914/cubs-organist-gary-pressy-to-retire-at-seasons-end
Gary Pressy, the longtime organist at Wrigley Field for Chicago Cubs games, will retire at the end of this season.Sat, 14 Sep 2019 19:54:26 GMThttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190914/sports/1909193272019-09-14T19:54:26ZPictures: See Inside the Pop-up Pokémon Barhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Pokemon-Pop-Up-Bar-560284011.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Pokemonsplit.jpg<br />PokeBar -- a Pokemon-inspired pop-up bar -- is popping up in Los Angeles Sept. 7 through Sept. 15, 2019. <br/><br/>Photo Credit: Whitney A. IrickGallerySat, 14 Sep 2019 18:20:03 GMT5602840112019-09-14T18:20:03ZTrump and John Bolton Sparred Over Lifting Iran Sanctionshttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Trump-John-Bolton-Iran-Sanctions-560341761.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/boltonGettyImages-1146096281.jpg<br /><p>Former national security adviser John Bolton&#8217;s abrupt departure on Tuesday came after President Donald Trump suggested he might lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran as an incentive for Tehran to come to the negotiating table, according to a person close to Bolton, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-john-bolton-argued-over-iran-sanctions-n1054481" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>This person said Trump raised the idea of lifting sanctions during a discussion with Bolton in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Bolton made clear to the president that he strongly disagreed with the idea, this person said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Global-Opioids-The-New-Druglords-560346591.html">The Rise and Fall of an Eagle Scout's Deadly Fentanyl Empire</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Bolton was out as national security adviser the following morning, though he and Trump disagree over who made that decision. The president has said he fired him, while Bolton has said he resigned.</p><p>The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Britain-Golden-Toilet-Theft-Winston-Churchill-560334311.html">Solid Gold Toilet Stolen From Winston Churchill's Birthplace</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 18:08:38 GMT5603417612019-09-14T18:08:38ZTrump and John Bolton Sparred Over Lifting Iran Sanctionshttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Trump-John-Bolton-Iran-Sanctions-560341761.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/boltonGettyImages-1146096281.jpg<br /><p>Former national security adviser John Bolton&#8217;s abrupt departure on Tuesday came after President Donald Trump suggested he might lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran as an incentive for Tehran to come to the negotiating table, according to a person close to Bolton, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-john-bolton-argued-over-iran-sanctions-n1054481" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>This person said Trump raised the idea of lifting sanctions during a discussion with Bolton in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Bolton made clear to the president that he strongly disagreed with the idea, this person said.</p><p>Bolton was out as national security adviser the following morning, though he and Trump disagree over who made that decision. The president has said he fired him, while Bolton has said he resigned.</p><p>The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 18:08:38 GMT5603417612019-09-14T18:08:38ZTrump and John Bolton Sparred Over Lifting Iran Sanctionshttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Trump-John-Bolton-Iran-Sanctions-560341761.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/boltonGettyImages-1146096281.jpg<br /><p>Former national security adviser John Bolton&#8217;s abrupt departure on Tuesday came after President Donald Trump suggested he might lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran as an incentive for Tehran to come to the negotiating table, according to a person close to Bolton, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-john-bolton-argued-over-iran-sanctions-n1054481" target="_blank">NBC News</a> reported.</p><p>This person said Trump raised the idea of lifting sanctions during a discussion with Bolton in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Bolton made clear to the president that he strongly disagreed with the idea, this person said.</p><p>Bolton was out as national security adviser the following morning, though he and Trump disagree over who made that decision. The president has said he fired him, while Bolton has said he resigned.</p><p>The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 18:08:38 GMT5603417612019-09-14T18:08:38Z'Let California Kids Hear Act' Lands at Gov. Newsom's Deskhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california/gavin-newsom-assembly-bill-598-hearing-aids-impairment-deaf-children-insurance-560280651.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/hearing+aid+implant+generic+0913.jpg<br /><p>A nearly two-decade-long battle may soon be victorious as a monumental bill aimed at expanding insured hearing services for children in California has reached the governor&#8217;s desk.</p><p>Dubbed the <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB598">&#8220;Let California Kids Hear Act,&#8221; Assembly Bill 598</a> would force health insurance providers to cover the costs of hearing aids and related services for those under the age of 18.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Gay-Married-Couple-Sues-After-Daughter-Denied-US-Citizenship-560150651.html">Gay Married Couple Sues After Daughter Denied US Citizenship</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Supporters said the bill would increase average insurance costs by six to 12 cents per months, while opponents claim it could be more.</p><p>&#8220;(Insurance providers) don't consider it a medical necessity, but you're talking about children in their formative years, learning how to speak to hear,&#8221; said parent Ed Luzzi.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Updated"> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Small-Plane-Crashes-Strikes-Car-on-Route-50-in-Bowie-Maryland-560138741.html">Small Plane Crashes Into Car Near Md. Airport; No Serious Injuries</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Aimee and Ed Luzzi have two children with hearing impairments. The Chula Vista family could cover the costs of cochleae implants and hearing aids after their private insurance company denied payments; however, not every San Diego family can.</p><p>Without coverage, families must pay between $3,000 to $8,000 out of pocket for a single pair of hearing aids.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Big-Hearts-Doggo-Blood-Donors-Are-Saving-Canine-Lives-559371891.html">Good Boy: Canine Blood Donors Are Saving Dogs' Lives</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;Worrying about whether your child is going to be able to hear, I mean, if they don't have the money &#8211; that's worrisome,&#8221; Aimee Luzzi said.</p><p>The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Richard Bloom of Santa Monica.</p><p>&#8220;Access to hearing aids at the earliest possible time dramatically improves speech and language outcomes for children with hearing loss,&#8221; Bloom said.</p><p>The bill would only force coverage of hearing aids and related services for children under the age of 18. Opponents said the proposal discriminated based on age, but supporters cited a clarified ruling by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, arguing age distinction was not discrimination in this case.</p><p>&#8220;We live in, what most people would deem a progressive state, so I would hope we finally make progress on this issue,&#8221; said Ed Luzzi.</p><p>In California, all newborns are entitled to a hearing status screening thanks to the <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/nhsp">California Newborn Hearing Screening Program</a>. However, Bloom pointed out that once a child&#8217;s hearing status is determined, many parents discover that their health insurance won&#8217;t cover hearing aid services.</p><p>&#8220;We see hard-working families who simply cannot afford hearing aids for their child, and we see the speech and language delays that happen when children who need hearing aids can't get them,&#8221; said Dr. Dylan Chan, an Associate Professor in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of California, San Francisco. &#8220;Every month of delay in starting hearing aids correlates with decreased long-term language potential.&#8221;</p><p>Nearly 200 children who need hearing aids do not have them due to these high costs, according to the <a href="http://chbrp.org/">California Health Benefits Review Program.</a></p><p>&#8220;I see the difference that a hearing aid makes in the lives and early development of these children. However, because only one in 10 children have hearing aids covered by their private health plan in California, I also see how devastating it is for parents who are unable to afford the treatment they know their child needs,&#8221; said Daniela Carvalho, M.D., a pediatric otolaryngologist at Rady Children&#8217;s Hospital.</p><p>The California State Senate and State Assembly both unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. After which, the bill landed on Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s desk.</p><p>Newsom can sign the bill into law, approve it without signing the bill by waiting out the deadline, or veto the bill. If the governor vetoes the bill, it will require a two-thirds vote in the State Senate and the State Assembly to override the veto and cement it as law.</p><p>Twenty-five other states have passed and 14 more are working on similar legislation to Assembly Bill 598.</p><p>NBC 7 reached out to Newsom&#8217;s office for comment but have not yet been given a response.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 17:58:40 GMT560280651ANDREW JOHNSON2019-09-14T17:58:40Z'Let California Kids Hear Act' Lands at Gov. Newsom's Deskhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/gavin-newsom-assembly-bill-598-hearing-aids-impairment-deaf-children-insurance-560280651.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hearing+aid+implant+generic+0913.jpg<br /><p>A nearly two-decade-long battle may soon be victorious as a monumental bill aimed at expanding insured hearing services for children in California has reached the governor&#8217;s desk.</p><p>Dubbed the <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB598">&#8220;Let California Kids Hear Act,&#8221; Assembly Bill 598</a> would force health insurance providers to cover the costs of hearing aids and related services for those under the age of 18.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Investigative"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/investigations/Questions-Remain-about-Controversial-South-Bay-Transit-Project--559605831.html">Questions Remain About Controversial South Bay Transit Project </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Supporters said the bill would increase average insurance costs by six to 12 cents per months, while opponents claim it could be more.</p><p>&#8220;(Insurance providers) don't consider it a medical necessity, but you're talking about children in their formative years, learning how to speak to hear,&#8221; said parent Ed Luzzi.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/East-Village-Carpet-Store-Owner-Tony-Radda-Killed-Suspects-Cartwright-Espinoza-Trial-559642081.html">Suspects in Alleged Costume Killing Bound for Trial</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Aimee and Ed Luzzi have two children with hearing impairments. The Chula Vista family could cover the costs of cochleae implants and hearing aids after their private insurance company denied payments; however, not every San Diego family can.</p><p>Without coverage, families must pay between $3,000 to $8,000 out of pocket for a single pair of hearing aids.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Employees-Left-High-and-Dry-by-Sudden-Shutdwon-of-National-Payroll-Company-559645001.html">Employees Left High and Dry by Sudden Shutdown</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;Worrying about whether your child is going to be able to hear, I mean, if they don't have the money &#8211; that's worrisome,&#8221; Aimee Luzzi said.</p><p>The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Richard Bloom of Santa Monica.</p><p>&#8220;Access to hearing aids at the earliest possible time dramatically improves speech and language outcomes for children with hearing loss,&#8221; Bloom said.</p><p>The bill would only force coverage of hearing aids and related services for children under the age of 18. Opponents said the proposal discriminated based on age, but supporters cited a clarified ruling by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, arguing age distinction was not discrimination in this case.</p><p>&#8220;We live in, what most people would deem a progressive state, so I would hope we finally make progress on this issue,&#8221; said Ed Luzzi.</p><p>In California, all newborns are entitled to a hearing status screening thanks to the <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/nhsp">California Newborn Hearing Screening Program</a>. However, Bloom pointed out that once a child&#8217;s hearing status is determined, many parents discover that their health insurance won&#8217;t cover hearing aid services.</p><p>&#8220;We see hard-working families who simply cannot afford hearing aids for their child, and we see the speech and language delays that happen when children who need hearing aids can't get them,&#8221; said Dr. Dylan Chan, an Associate Professor in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of California, San Francisco. &#8220;Every month of delay in starting hearing aids correlates with decreased long-term language potential.&#8221;</p><p>Nearly 200 children who need hearing aids do not have them due to these high costs, according to the <a href="http://chbrp.org/">California Health Benefits Review Program.</a></p><p>&#8220;I see the difference that a hearing aid makes in the lives and early development of these children. However, because only one in 10 children have hearing aids covered by their private health plan in California, I also see how devastating it is for parents who are unable to afford the treatment they know their child needs,&#8221; said Daniela Carvalho, M.D., a pediatric otolaryngologist at Rady Children&#8217;s Hospital.</p><p>The California State Senate and State Assembly both unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. After which, the bill landed on Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s desk.</p><p>Newsom can sign the bill into law, approve it without signing the bill by waiting out the deadline, or veto the bill. If the governor vetoes the bill, it will require a two-thirds vote in the State Senate and the State Assembly to override the veto and cement it as law.</p><p>Twenty-five other states have passed and 14 more are working on similar legislation to Assembly Bill 598.</p><p>NBC 7 reached out to Newsom&#8217;s office for comment but have not yet been given a response.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 17:58:40 GMT560280651ANDREW JOHNSON2019-09-14T17:58:40ZIn Case You Missed It: San Diego Weekend News Digest for Saturday, Sept. 14http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/In-Case-You-Missed-It-San-Diego-Weekend-News-Digest-for-Saturday-September-14-560263331.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ICYMI+sept+14.jpg<br /><p>To help make sure you stay informed on the most shared and talked about stories in San Diego County, each Saturday we'll revisit five stories from the previous week and capsulize them in this digest with the most recent updates.</p><p>1.&#160;<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/gavin-newsom-assembly-bill-598-hearing-aids-impairment-deaf-children-insurance-560280651.html">'Let California Kids Hear Act' Lands at Gov. Newsom's Desk</a></p><p>A nearly two-decade-long battle may soon be victorious as a monumental bill aimed at expanding insured hearing services for children in California has reached the governor&#8217;s desk. NBC 7's Steven Luke is at Rady Children's Hospital with the story.</p><p>[[560287402,C]]</p><p>2.&#160;<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Lifeguards-Rescue-Sunset-Cliffs-Point-Loma-560053911.html">Teen Pulled From Ocean Along Sunset Cliffs Dies</a></p><p>"Please don't take blame for what's happened. It's been a tragic accident. When he was there and jumped with you guys, he did that at his own free will.&#8221; A teenager who was pulled from the ocean along Sunset Cliffs after he was underwater for nearly an hour has died. NBC 7&#8217;s Artie Ojeda spoke with the family of the victim.</p><p>[[560187432,C]]</p><p>3.&#160;<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Pinned-Between-Two-Cars-USPS-Postal-Worker-Serious-Injury-Legs-560180721.html">Caught on Camera: San Diego Postal Worker Pinned Between Car and Mail Truck</a></p><p>"The driver was having seizures; I saw him shaking pretty badly, his foot was still on the gas pedal.&#8221; An elderly driver may have suffered a seizure behind the wheel when he crashed into the back of a U.S. Postal Service truck, pinning a postal worker who was sorting mail. The accident was all caught on camera. NBC 7&#8217;s Artie Ojeda brings us the latest on the victim&#8217;s condition.</p><p>[[560287202,C]]</p><p>4.&#160;<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mark-Rogers-College-Area-Elder-Abuse-Independent-Living-Facility-Rodents-Roaches-560150141.html">Man Charged for Keeping Elderly in Trashed, Infested Living Facility</a></p><p>A dilapidated independent living facility in the College Area has been shut down after nearly a dozen elderly and disabled residents were found to be living among piles of trash and with rat feces in their beds. NBC 7&#8217;s Danny Freeman brings us the story.</p><p>[[560187172,C]]</p><p>5.&#160;<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Throwing-Objects-at-Cars-Mission-Bay-Drive-Rocks-Ingraham-Street-560100811.html">Woman Has Rocks Thrown at Her Car While Driving on West Mission Bay Drive</a></p><p>A Crown Point woman and her husband were jarred earlier this week when, according to the couple, someone threw rocks at their car as they drove on a main road near Mission Bay. NBC 7&#8217;s Alex Presha brings us the story and explains how this is not the first incident.</p><p>[[560098632,C]]</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 17:01:21 GMT560263331NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-14T17:01:21ZMetra Train Derails Following Crash With Semihttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Metra-Train-Derails-Following-Crash-With-Semi-on-Chicagos-South-Side-SouthWest-Service-Halted-560267341.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/crews+remove+metra+train.jpg<br /><p>Both inbound and outbound trains on Metra&#8217;s SouthWest Service were halted for hours on Friday following a train derailment on Chicago&#8217;s South Side, Metra confirmed.</p><p>Metra train #830, which was headed to Chicago&#8217;s Union Station, derailed following a crash with a truck on Friday afternoon in the 2500 block of W. Columbus Ave., Metra wrote on Twitter.</p><p>"I heard the horn, I was listening like 'man they're really blowing the horn,' then I heard 'boom,' a big crash," one witness said.</p><p>Several trains were canceled on Friday evening as a result of the derailment.&#160;</p><p>Dozens of crews worked for hours to lift the train back onto the track, and remove the damaged semi.&#160;</p><p>"The trailer got stuck, and the driver couldn't move it forward or backward," said Matt Simmons, owner of AMJ Towing. "So the driver then aborted his truck, got out, and then the train made contact."&#160;</p><p>Although no one was injured, the danger wasn't over after passengers evacauted.</p><p>"It's very intense," Simmons said. "There's a lot of safety involved with cables that could break. People could get hurt. People could get killed."&#160;</p><p>Crews expected to be finished at the scene by late Friday night.&#160;</p> <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Metra-Train-Derails-Following-Crash-With-Semi-on-Chicagos-South-Side-SouthWest-Service-Halted-560267341.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 15:25:01 GMT560267341PATRICK FAZIO2019-09-14T15:25:01ZSmartly Soulful, The Hiding Place Has Much To Teach Ushttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-a-review-of-the-hiding-place-at-ad-players-11353607
Sometimes a Holocaust story isn’t simply a Holocaust story. Not when it concerns itself with people’s kindness to those of another religion, even when the personal consequences are dire. When, in the face of unspeakable inhumanity, instead of turning away in fear or preservation, people step forward and help. That’s...Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:43:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-a-review-of-the-hiding-place-at-ad-players-11353607Jessica Goldman2019-09-14T12:43:00ZThe City of Good Abode Errs a Bit on the Too Earnest Sidehttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/review-the-city-of-good-abode-11353569
Nothing kills good drama like earnestness. In less competent hands, it trips up playwrights by smothering good intentions, blinding them to obvious structural faults. It can make characters sound like placards, saying more than they would know. It opens the door for bumpy drama, spreading its ideas too thin. It...Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:35:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/review-the-city-of-good-abode-11353569D. L. Groover2019-09-14T12:35:00ZFlying Lotus Brings His 3D Show To Houstonhttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/flying-lotus-brings-his-3d-tour-to-houston-11353748
“Stay tuned to some words by Captain Murphy” waved across the screen like heat rising off the summer asphalt. Audience members adjusted their 3D glasses as the words on screen morphed into the bald, bearded, larger than life cartoon character that first appeared on an Adult Swim mixtape and YouTube...Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:14:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/flying-lotus-brings-his-3d-tour-to-houston-11353748DeVaughn Douglas2019-09-14T12:14:00ZCrews Begin Removing Wreckage of Boat Stuck in Point Loma Cavehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Boat-Cave-Point-Loma-Being-Removed-Crews-560306331.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/N11PF+PKG+BOAT+IN+CAVE+FOLO.jpg<br /><p>A boat salvage company was finally able to remove a <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2-People-Rescued-After-26-Foot-Boat-Gets-Stuck-in-Cave-Near-Sunset-Cliffs--559565031.html">fishing boat that became stuck in a cave</a> near Sunset Cliffs where waves battered it into the rocks.</p><p>A 26-foot fishing boat with two men aboard became wedged inside a cave along Sunset Cliffs, near the top of the Point Loma Peninsula, last Friday.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>They told lifeguards they were returning from a fishing trip near Coronado Island and navigating with their boat in auto-pilot mode. When they woke up, they found themselves being pushed farther into the cave by the ocean, SDFD Lifeguard Lt. Rich Stropky said.</p><p>High tides and strong waves have prevented the salvage company TowBoat U.S. from safely extracting the vessel this past week. Those strong waves have thrashed the boat into pieces on the rocks making it almost unrecognizable.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;It turns into a blender, a trash compacter. It just crushes everything in its way and it doesn&#8217;t stop,&#8221; Captain Tony Olson said.</p><p>The crew told NBC 7 the tide was finally low enough and the surf calm enough to remove large chunks of the boat on Friday.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;We came in with this canoe loaded up as much as we could and then we swam it back out to the boat,&#8221; diver Josh Nidzieko said.</p><p>They said removing what&#8217;s left of the boat is difficult even though the water is shallow now.</p><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s murky, you can&#8217;t see the bottom and it&#8217;s all sharp rock. Nothing in there is an even surface,&#8221; Nidzieko added.</p><p>Crews will continue removing what&#8217;s left of the boat over the coming week. Only after all the small pieces are removed will crews strategize a safe removal plan for the two remaining large pieces, the engine and a pontoon.</p><p>The cost of the removal process is expected to in the tens of thousands of dollars.</p><p>&#8220;It gets kind of gnarly going in and out especially swimming with the canoe. If you catch a wave wrong you&#8217;re going right into the cliff,&#8221; Nidzieko told NBC 7.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 06:33:04 GMT560306331ERIKA CERVANTES2019-09-14T06:33:04ZGay Dads' Baby Is Denied Citizenshiphttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Gay-Dads-Baby-Denied-Citizenship-560305841.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP_192556168290911.jpg<br /><p>Roee and Adiel Kiviti, a same-sex couple from Maryland, are suing the State Department over its refusal to grant birthright citizenship to their infant daughter, Kessem, who was born via surrogacy in Canada, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/we-are-family-every-definition-gay-dads-baby-denied-citizenship-n1054311">NBC News reports</a>.</p><p>The fathers say their daughter is being denied the birthright citizenship she is entitled to as the child of American parents because her parents are a same-sex married couple. The Kiviti family join other same-sex couples in a string of lawsuits accusing the Trump administration of enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act in a way that disenfranchises same-sex parents who use surrogacy abroad.</p><p>&#8220;Surprisingly, the officer wrote &#8216;surrogacy&#8217; on our application, and since then, it&#8217;s been a chase of us trying to get a reply from the State Department,&#8221; Adiel Kiviti said in an appearance Friday on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports."</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Courtesy of Adiel and Roee Kiviti/Immigration Equality via APArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 05:17:13 GMT5603058412019-09-14T05:17:13ZGay Dads' Baby Is Denied Citizenshiphttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Gay-Dads-Baby-Denied-Citizenship-560305841.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/AP_192556168290911.jpg<br /><p>Roee and Adiel Kiviti, a same-sex couple from Maryland, are suing the State Department over its refusal to grant birthright citizenship to their infant daughter, Kessem, who was born via surrogacy in Canada, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/we-are-family-every-definition-gay-dads-baby-denied-citizenship-n1054311">NBC News reports</a>.</p><p>The fathers say their daughter is being denied the birthright citizenship she is entitled to as the child of American parents because her parents are a same-sex married couple. The Kiviti family join other same-sex couples in a string of lawsuits accusing the Trump administration of enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act in a way that disenfranchises same-sex parents who use surrogacy abroad.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/10K-Reward-Offered-in-Search-for-San-Diego-Woman-Missing-in-Maui-559897151.html">&#36;10K Reward Offered in Search for San Diego Woman Missing in Maui</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;Surprisingly, the officer wrote &#8216;surrogacy&#8217; on our application, and since then, it&#8217;s been a chase of us trying to get a reply from the State Department,&#8221; Adiel Kiviti said in an appearance Friday on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports."</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Courtesy of Adiel and Roee Kiviti/Immigration Equality via APArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 05:17:13 GMT5603058412019-09-14T05:17:13ZPostal Worker Recovering After Being Pinned Between Car and Truckhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Postal-Worker-Recovering-After-Being-Pinned-Between-Car-and-Truck-USPS-560294321.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/USPS-Worker-Pinned-091219-ONSCENETV-STRINGERPIC.jpg<br /><p>A postal worker is recovering Friday after he suffered major injuries to his legs when he was <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Pinned-Between-Two-Cars-USPS-Postal-Worker-Serious-Injury-Legs-560180721.html">pinned between his U.S. Postal Service Truck and a car</a>.</p><p>The accident happened around 1 p.m. Thursday on Highland Avenue in National City in San Diego County. An elderly driver may have suffered a seizure behind the wheel when he crashed into the back of the USPS truck striking the postal worker and pinning his legs.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>When first responders arrived on scene, they were able to apply a tourniquet to one of the USPS worker's legs. He suffered major injuries to both legs and was transferred to UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, officials said.</p><p>The identity of the victim has not been released but NBC 7 spoke with family members who said doctors were able to save his legs.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>A colleague that visited him, said he's sedated but in good spirits. He says the carrier already had two surgeries and will have a third surgery Saturday.</p><p>The postal worker&#8217;s parents drove from Tijuana, Mexico to be with their son Friday.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>NBC 7 has not yet learned the condition of the driver who was also taken to UC San Diego Medical Center for seizures.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: ONSCENE.TVArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 05:04:25 GMT560294321NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-14T05:04:25ZDennis Hastert Accuser Will Seek Sealed Federal Recordshttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Hastert-Accuser-Will-Seek-Sealed-Federal-Records-560275681.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/dennis+hastert+hearing+1.jpg<br /><p>The lawyer who represents Dennis Hastert&#8217;s original accuser said she will seek sealed records from Hastert&#8217;s federal criminal conviction, in an effort to prove Hastert lied when he said he did not sexually abuse her client.&#160;</p><p>As NBC 5 reported on Wednesday, Hastert repeatedly denied abusing the man, known in court records as James Doe, during a deposition taken for an upcoming civil case. Doe is suing Hastert, demanding $1.8 million dollars in hush money he said the former speaker promised to pay to guarantee his silence.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Hastert-Case-Returns-to-Court-Tuesday-467535533.html">Hastert Case Returns to Court Tuesday</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Browne wanted to take Hastert&#8217;s new statements to federal prosecutors and his trial judge Thomas Durkin, in an effort to prove that he either perjured himself previously or is doing so now. As part of that effort, she said she would ask to see any sealed grand jury testimony which was offered in Hastert&#8217;s criminal case.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;I never in a million years dreamed that he would deny the allegations, but he did,&#8221; Browne told Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer. &#8220;If he&#8217;s going to sit on the stand and deny the allegations, it could give the jury an impression that the amount of money sought here is disproportionate to what happened.&#8221;&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/New-Details-Of-Hastert-Payments-560179901.html">Documents Reveal New Details of Hastert Payments</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>But Hastert&#8217;s attorney John Ellis argued that his client&#8217;s deposition should not be shared with anyone, and told the judge he had ruled against similar requests numerous times in the past.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;These are the same arguments that we&#8217;ve had multiple times before you,&#8221; Ellis said. &#8220;What happened in the criminal case happened, and it&#8217;s over.&#8221;&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Attorney-Says-Hastert-Changed-Story-560085391.html">Lawyer Says Hastert Changed Story</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Judges are loathe to share secret proceedings and Pilmer was no exception. He denied Doe&#8217;s request, ruling that in documents ranging from his federal plea agreement to a written statement read in court, Hastert had supplied plenty of words which Browne could confront him with on the stand.&#160;</p><p>Outside the courtroom, Browne said she still intends to file motions in federal court, seeking any information which might illuminate what Hastert actually admitted to investigators in his criminal case.&#160;</p><p>&#8220;I think it&#8217;s safe to say that I believe he may change his story from what was in the plea agreement, and his written statement at sentencing, when he gets on the stand,&#8221; Browne told NBC 5 after court Friday. &#8220;I think that&#8217;s a possibility.&#8221;&#160;</p><p>The civil lawsuit would provide explosive testimony if Hastert and his accuser each take the stand. Barring a last minute settlement, the case is set for trial Nov. 18.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 03:46:47 GMT560275681PHIL ROGERS2019-09-14T03:46:47ZFetal Remains Found at Property of Deceased Doctorhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/medically-preserved-remains-found-at-home-of-doctor--560288901.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/will+county+map.jpg<br /><p>The Will County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation on Thursday after more than 2,200 medically preserved fetal remains were found on the property of a deceased doctor, police said.</p><p>At around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Will County Coroner's Office was called by the attorney representing the family of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer who passed away on Sept 3.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The attorney told the coroner's office that remains were discovered while going through Klopfer's personal property, and requested the remains be removed properly.</p><p>Investigators from the sheriff's office and coroner's office found 2,246 medically preserved fetal remains on the rural Will County property.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The family is cooperating with the investigation, police said in a news release issued on Friday.</p><p>There was no evidence that any medical procedures were conducted at the property, police said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html">2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Police</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Klopfer was a doctor at an abortion clinic in South Bend, Ind., until his license was suspended indefinitely in 2016, NBC station WNDU reported.</p><p>Indiana's attorney general alleged Klopfer violated state law nine times by failing to provide qualified personnel to monitor patients undergoing surgical abortion procedures.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 03:43:20 GMT5602889012019-09-14T03:43:20ZMore Than 2,200 Fetal Remains Found at Deceased Illinois Doctor's Propertyhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/medically-preserved-remains-found-at-home-of-doctor--560288901.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/will+county+map.jpg<br /><p>The Will County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation on Thursday after more than 2,200 medically preserved fetal remains were found on the property of a deceased doctor, police said.</p><p>At around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Will County Coroner's Office was called by the attorney representing the family of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer who passed away on Sept 3.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The attorney told the coroner's office that remains were discovered while going through Klopfer's personal property, and requested the remains be removed properly.</p><p>Investigators from the sheriff's office and coroner's office found 2,246 medically preserved fetal remains on the rural Will County property.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The family is cooperating with the investigation, police said in a news release issued on Friday.</p><p>There was no evidence that any medical procedures were conducted at the property, police said.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html">2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Police</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Klopfer was a doctor at an abortion clinic in South Bend, Ind., until his license was suspended indefinitely in 2016, NBC station WNDU reported.</p><p>Indiana's attorney general alleged Klopfer violated state law nine times by failing to provide qualified personnel to monitor patients undergoing surgical abortion procedures.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 03:43:20 GMT5602889012019-09-14T03:43:20ZStudents Protest at MIT Over Donations From Jeffrey Epstein, Alleged 'Cover-Up'http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/Students-Protest-MIT-Over-Donations-From-Jeffrey-Epstein-560285661.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/MIT_Students_Protest_Epstein_Donations.jpg<br /><p>Students protested at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Friday after recent revelations that the university received hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from Jeffrey Epstein.</p><p>The protest was organized by the group "No Dark Money at MIT." Afterward, students marched to the office of President L. Rafael Reif, calling on him to step down.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Woman-Swallows-Engagement-Ring-While-Sleeping--560366441.html">‘I Felt It in My Gut’: Sleep Eating Lands One Woman in Urgent Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"There was a cover-up from the top," student Husayn Karimi said. "So we want accountability from the top, and we don't trust that the administration can investigate themselves and hold themselves accountable, cause that's what got us into this mess in the first place."</p><p>Reif acknowledged Thursday that he <a href="/news/national-international/MIT-President-Addresses-Epstein-Donations-Ahead-of-Planned-Protest-560151891.html" target="_blank">thanked Epstein for a donation in a 2012 letter</a>.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Drug-Company-Attorneys-Seek-Disqualify-Federal-Judge-560350861.html">Drug Company Attorneys Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"Although I do not recall it, it does bear my signature," Reif said in the letter.</p><p>"President Reif has said he had limited facts," said student Alonso Espinosa Dominguez. "That's clearly baloney."</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/2-Injured-in-Shooting-at-Peewee-Football-Game-Police-560352341.html">2 Injured in Shooting at Texas Peewee Football Game: Police</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"As a person who came to MIT because I believed in MIT and I loved MIT, it'sbeen very difficult," added student Mani Mengiste. "It's been disgusting, it's been vile."</p><p>Much of the money was donated to the MIT Media Lab, whose director, Joi Ito, <a href="/news/national-international/Jeffrey-Epstein-MIT-559691541.html" target="_blank">resigned last week</a>. Last month, two top researchers <a href="/news/national-international/MIT-Media-Lab-Director-Resigning-Epstein-Donation-557756521.html" target="_blank">left the lab</a> in protest. Brown University put fundraising dirctor Peter Cohen, formerly the Media Lab's director of development and strategy, on <a href="/news/national-international/Harvard-Donations-Jeffrey-Epstein-President-Letter-560187361.html" target="_blank">administrative leave</a> Monday for allegedly helping to cover up the connection between Ito and Epstein.</p><p>Another prestigious Cambridge school is also dealing with fallout from Epstein's donations. Harvard University's president acknowledged Thursday that the school <a href="/news/national-international/Harvard-Donations-Jeffrey-Epstein-President-Letter-560187361.html" target="_blank">accepted nearly $9 million in donations</a> from the convicted sex offender, but noted that it "specifically rejected a gift from Epstein following his conviction in 2008."</p><p>Epstein, a billionaire financier who had counted President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton among his high-profile friends, was indicted this summer on federal sex trafficking charges involving underage victims in incidents dating between 2002 and 2005. His death weeks later by hanging in prison was ruled a suicide.</p><p>Epstein is alleged to have run an underage sex ring consisting of dozens of girls. In 2006, Palm Beach, Florida, police sought to have him charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation; two years later, he pleaded guilty to a charge involving a single victim in a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement, allowing him to leave a Florida jail almost daily during his 13-month sentence.</p><p>The university did not respond to a request for comment on the protest.</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 03:27:54 GMT560285661MIKE PESCARO and MICHAEL ROSENFIELD2019-09-14T03:27:54ZHand-Drawn Swastika Found at Department of Homeland Securityhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Hand-Drawn-Swastika-Found-at-Department-of-Homeland-Security-560292271.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/department+of+homeland+security+nebraska+avenue.jpg<br /><p>Someone drew a swastika inside a Department of Homeland Security office building, the agency reports.</p><p>The swastika was discovered at the DHS complex on Nebraska Avenue in northwest Washington, D.C.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/products/?fullSite=y">Get Breaking News Alerts With the NBC Washington App</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;This display of hate and cowardice does not represent the dedicated hardworking men and women of the Department of Homeland Security,&#8221; DHS Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Andrew Meehan said in a statement. &#8220;It has no place in an organization that works tirelessly to protect the American people and combat hate in all its forms.&#8221;</p><p>The swastika has been removed.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/Purdue-Owners-Used-Swiss-Banks-to-Hide-Transfers-560266921.html">NY Finds &#36;1B in Hidden Transfers by Family Behind OxyContin</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties have been notified.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBCWashingtonArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 02:20:30 GMT560292271MATTHEW STABLEY2019-09-14T02:20:30ZHand-Drawn Swastika Found at Department of Homeland Securityhttp://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Hand-Drawn-Swastika-Found-at-Department-of-Homeland-Security-560292271.html
https://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/department+of+homeland+security+nebraska+avenue.jpg<br /><p>Someone drew a swastika inside a Department of Homeland Security office building, the agency reports.</p><p>The swastika was discovered at the DHS complex on Nebraska Avenue in northwest Washington, D.C.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/products/?fullSite=y">Get Breaking News Alerts With the NBC Washington App</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;This display of hate and cowardice does not represent the dedicated hardworking men and women of the Department of Homeland Security,&#8221; DHS Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Andrew Meehan said in a statement. &#8220;It has no place in an organization that works tirelessly to protect the American people and combat hate in all its forms.&#8221;</p><p>The swastika has been removed.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/Purdue-Owners-Used-Swiss-Banks-to-Hide-Transfers-560266921.html">NY Finds &#36;1B in Hidden Transfers by Family Behind OxyContin</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties have been notified.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBCWashingtonArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 02:20:30 GMT560292271MATTHEW STABLEY2019-09-14T02:20:30ZHand-Drawn Swastika Found at Department of Homeland Securityhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Hand-Drawn-Swastika-Found-at-Department-of-Homeland-Security-560292271.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/department+of+homeland+security+nebraska+avenue.jpg<br /><p>Someone drew a swastika inside a Department of Homeland Security office building, the agency reports.</p><p>The swastika was discovered at the DHS complex on Nebraska Avenue in northwest Washington, D.C.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/products/?fullSite=y">Get Breaking News Alerts With the NBC Washington App</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>&#8220;This display of hate and cowardice does not represent the dedicated hardworking men and women of the Department of Homeland Security,&#8221; DHS Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Andrew Meehan said in a statement. &#8220;It has no place in an organization that works tirelessly to protect the American people and combat hate in all its forms.&#8221;</p><p>The swastika has been removed.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Purdue-Owners-Used-Swiss-Banks-to-Hide-Transfers-560266921.html">NY Finds &#36;1B in Hidden Transfers by Family Behind OxyContin</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties have been notified.</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBCWashingtonArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 02:20:30 GMT560292271MATTHEW STABLEY2019-09-14T02:20:30ZChicago Football Classic Returns to Soldier Field Saturdayhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Chicago-Football-Classic-Returns-to-Soldier-Field-Saturday-560285171.html
https://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/HAMPTONBANDFOOTBALLCLASSIC_4183141_18382040_33528.JPG<br /><p>The annual&#160;<a href="https://soldierfield.net/node/564">Chicago Football Classic</a>&#160;is set to take over&#160;Soldier Field this weekend with a big rivalry on display.&#160;</p><p>The game itself, known as "the battle of the HUs," matches up Hampton and Howard universities on&#160;Saturday, fueling a rivalry born in 1908. The two schools competed in the same conference for almost a century before Hampton became a member of the Big South Conference last year.</p><p>It all leads up to the 22nd annual game played on Chicago Bears turf "where the world will find out who's the real HU."</p><p>Amid the competition, game organizers and school alums from both schools remain clear about the true theme of the match: "It's more than just a game." It spotlights the <a href="https://www.chicagofootballclassic.org/">Chicago Football Classic Scholarship Fund</a>.</p><p>"The purpose of the CFC Scholarship Fund is to support the educational goals of disadvantaged youth and ensure that those deserving scholars are not deprived of the opportunity to receive a higher education from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)," organizers said in a statement.</p><p>The mission of the fund echoes the intent of former HBCU students whose impressive careers reflect the foundation of the schools' heritage, curriculum and student support.</p><p>The Saturday festivities will also feature a high school battle of the bands, a coin toss from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and more.&#160;</p>ArticleSat, 14 Sep 2019 00:23:30 GMT5602851712019-09-14T00:23:30Z'She Pushed, He Flew': Baby Born at Poway Gas Stationhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/chevron-gas-station-ramona-mom-dad-baby-born-chevy-car-sharp-mary-birch-hospital-560182061.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/chevy+baby+091219+1.jpg<br /><p>For years to come, this is the story that one San Diegan will tell about how he got his nickname, "Chevron."</p><p>Holly Hill and William Sudzuk had it all planned. They were expecting a beautiful baby boy on Sept. 27, and Hill planned to deliver her baby at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in Birdland.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Lawsuit-KPBS-Staffers-Assaulted-Man-Disagreement-President-Trump--559861031.html">Lawsuit: KPBS Staffers Assaulted Man in Trump Disagreement </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Their journey from their Ramona home to the hospital was meant to be a joyful, exciting time.</p><p>But on Wednesday &#8211; a full two weeks before baby's due date &#8211; the couple quickly discovered they would meet their new son a lot sooner than they expected.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Exclusive"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sheriffs-Deputy-Richard-Fischer-Guilty-Plea-Sexual-Assault-San-Diego-559367821.html">Victim Says Ex-Deputy's Plea Deal Isn't Complete Justice</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>At 11 p.m., Hill's contractions were 15 minutes apart, and an hour and a half later, they were only five minutes apart. The two began heading to the hospital early Thursday.</p><p>&#8220;Made it about 15 minutes out of Ramona before, you know, everything happened,&#8221; Hill told NBC 7.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class="Investigative"> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/investigations/Questions-Remain-about-Controversial-South-Bay-Transit-Project--559605831.html">Questions Remain About Controversial South Bay Transit Project </a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>She was sitting in the passenger seat while Sudzuk drove.</p><p>Her water broke on State Route 67 near Highland Valley and Dye roads &#8211; still 30 miles away from the hospital. It was about 2 a.m.</p><p>&#8220;When your body is not under any medication, it&#8217;s pretty clear when you're gonna go. I had no control over it,&#8221; Hill said. &#8220;(It) started progressing in a very, very uncomfortable way.&#8221;</p><p>Shortly after Hill&#8217;s water broke, she knew the baby was coming fast.</p><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m like, &#8216;You gotta pull over because we&#8217;re about to have this kid,&#8217; and (Sudzuk) goes, &#8216;What?&#8217; Bless him,&#8221; Hill said.</p><p>The Ramona couple called 911 and stopped at a Chevron gas station on Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway. The gas station parking lot was completely empty, Hill said.</p><p>Sudzuk said the phone was on speaker but he had trouble hearing the dispatcher over Hill&#8217;s screams, so he held it up to his ear.</p><p>And then, it happened.</p><p>&#8220;All of a sudden, I turn around and half the head is sticking out, and I just get my hand in there, and the baby shoots right on out,&#8221; Sudzuk said. &#8220;She pushed, he flew, and I ended up catching him while I was on the phone.&#8221;</p><p>Hill said Sudzuk was a &#8220;good catch with one hand.&#8221;</p><p>And while not exactly according to plan, Simon Marshall was born at 2:35 a.m. He was a healthy 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 22.5 inches long.</p><p>&#8220;Everything about him is perfect,&#8221; Hill said.</p><p>The 911 dispatcher coached the couple through the next steps &#8211; even helping Sudzuk clamp the umbilical cord with a piece of string. Hill, Sudzuk, and their baby eventually made it to the hospital.</p><p>&#8220;This was a busy, busy day,&#8221; Sudzuk said. &#8220;This is her second one, and this is my third one, and all of them &#8211; not one of them more eventful than this.&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I was definitely not happy about having my baby in the car,&#8221; Hill said. &#8220;You hear about, &#8216;Oh yeah, we just barely made it to the hospital.&#8217; No one, like, &#8216;Oh, we had to pull over on the side of the road.&#8217; It doesn&#8217;t seem like it would happen, but it did.&#8221;</p><p>Simon Marshall already has a nickname, his parents said.</p><p>&#8220;His nickname is Chevron,&#8221; Hill said. Another nickname going around the hospital is &#8220;Chevy.&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m thinking about getting a Chevron sign now above his bed &#8211; his crib,&#8221; Sudzuk said.</p><p>The couple said while they may have to re-decorate the nursery, they&#8217;re just happy Simon Marshall is healthy and &#8220;perfect.&#8221;</p> <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/chevron-gas-station-ramona-mom-dad-baby-born-chevy-car-sharp-mary-birch-hospital-560182061.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleFri, 13 Sep 2019 18:27:04 GMT560182061ANDREW JOHNSON2019-09-13T18:27:04ZUber Pulls Jump Scooters, Bikes From San Diegohttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Uber-Jump-Scooters-Bikes-Pulled-From-San-Diego-560233331.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/UBER-JUMP.jpg<br /><p>Uber is pulling its electric scooters and bicycles from San Diego, the company told NBC 7 Thursday, citing the city's regulations as the reason.&#160;</p><p>Jump scooters and bicycles will only operate on local U.S. Navy bases for the foreseeable future, Uber said in a statement.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"We agree with local elected officials in San Diego who&#8217;ve said current micromobility regulations foster an unsustainable operating environment, which is why we&#8217;re ending our operations as of today," Uber said.&#160;</p><p>The decision was made on Sept. 9 and Uber will begin to pull the scooters next week.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The company said both scooter companies and the city would benefit if the city limited the number of scooters in the city to coincide with how much they were being used.&#160;</p><p>The city responded saying the regulations are in place to put the safety of neighborhoods first.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>"San Diego put rules in place to protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods, hold operators accountable, and above all, ensure the highest level of public safety on our streets. We appreciate scooter operators who take these regulations seriously."</p><p>The San Diego City Council <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/City-Council-Approves-Mayors-Dockless-Bike-and-Scooter-Regulations-508981251.html">approved regulations</a> for dockless scooters and bikes in April, including speed limits in certain areas, "no-ride zones" and fines for scooter companies who fail to cooperate.&#160;</p><p>Uber told NBC 7 they want to work with the city to "develop more sensible regulation" and hope to return in the future.&#160;</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: UBER JumpArticleFri, 13 Sep 2019 17:09:08 GMT560233331NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-13T17:09:08ZBoil Advisory Issued Due to Sinkhole-Forming Main Breakhttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Water-Main-Break-El-Cajon-Sinkhole-Road-Closed-560195001.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Water+Main+Break+El+Cajon.jpg<br /><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">Nearly 200 Lakeside-area homes and businesses were without working water overnight after a water main break Thursday night that caused a sinkhole to form.&#160;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">Officials said a 16-inch diameter pipe burst around 7 p.m. along Cordial Road in the&#160;unincorporated area of El Cajon near Lakeside. The force of the break sent mud and debris spewing from the ground and caused the roadway to buckle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">About 180 homes were affected on Hawick Terrace, Hawick Drive, Marbrook Way, Braeswood Terrace, Stoneybrook Lane, East County Drive, Brown Croft Way, Heath Cliff Court, Piping Rock Lane, Briar Glen Court, Camino Canada, and Los Coches Road, according to the&#160;Padre Dam Municipal Water District.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">Water was restored by 7:30 a.m. but residents were ordered to boil their water until&#160;the water district can ensure the water was not tainted with debris or other contaminants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">"Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness," the water district said in an alert to residents in the area. It could take up to 72 hours for normal water service to be restored.&#160;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">When NBC 7 crews arrived on scene Thursday night, a massive sinkhole had formed in the neighborhood on Cordial Road. The Lakeside Fire Department was able to shut off the water and begin working on repairs, which stretched through the night.&#160;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">The water district said crews were installing a temporary pipe and pump that would allow water to be restored for dozens of customers in the area were without service for nearly 12 hours.&#160;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">Once the service was restored, the boil advisory was issued. It could take up to 72 hours for normal water function to resume.&#160;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">The cause of the water main break was not yet known. The broken pipe will be sent to a third party to analyze what went wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">The San Diego Sheriff&#8217;s Department, the California Highway Patrol, the Lakeside Fire Department and the&#160;Padre Dam Municipal Water District all responded to the incident.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">[[560195711,C]]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">No other information was available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;">Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available.</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &#38;amp;quot; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: NBC 7 <br/><i>This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. <a href='http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Water-Main-Break-El-Cajon-Sinkhole-Road-Closed-560195001.html'>Click here</a> to open the story in your web browser.</i>ArticleFri, 13 Sep 2019 17:07:26 GMT560195001NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-13T17:07:26ZFBI Investigates Payroll Company Shutdownhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/FBI-Investigates-Millions-Direct-Deposit-Pay-Vanishes-560210061.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/payroll1.jpg<br /> <br/><a href='https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/FBI-Investigates-Millions-Direct-Deposit-Pay-Vanishes-560210061.html'>View Full Story</a>LinkFri, 13 Sep 2019 13:45:02 GMT5602300612019-09-13T13:45:02ZHeavy Fog Could Affect Motorists, Flights: NWShttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Heavy-Fog-Could-Affect-Motorists-Flights-NWS-560230501.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/fog+on+roadway+NWS+tweet+9-13.jpg<br /><p>Traffic may be slow and flights may be delayed Friday morning due to a thick blanket of fog over San Diego, the National Weather Service said.&#160;</p><p>Fog was stretching from the coast to the inland valleys, affecting freeways as far as I-15, according to NBC 7 weathercaster Ashley Matthews.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Richard-Fischer-Victim-San-Diego-Deputy-Sexual-Misconduct-559870591.html">Ex-Deputy's Victim Relieved But Concerned Plea Doesn't Reflect Sexual Assault</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>The NWS said visibility at San Diego International Airport (SAN) downtown was less than a mile. The fog could potentially affect flights through the morning, according to the agency.&#160;</p><p>SAN was only reporting one flight delay before 10 a.m. and it was not clear if weather was a factor.&#160;</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-One-America-News-Sues-Rachel-Maddow-MSNBC-Russian-Propaganda-559894361.html">San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow, MSNBC</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>Once the haze clears mid-morning, temperatures are expected to rise quickly, Matthews said.&#160;</p><p>Conditions Friday are expected to be warm and dry. Combined with weak Santa Ana winds, that means there is an elevated risk for wildfires through the weekend, according to the NWS.</p><p> <div class="embedded article"> <ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mission-Trails-Mountain-Biker-Crash-Paralyzed-Hospital-GoFundMe-559898801.html">San Diego Teen Paralyzed in Mountain Biking Accident</a></li> </ul> </div> </p><p>No watches or warnings were in effect for San Diego County.&#160;</p><br/><br/>Photo Credit: National Weather Service San DiegoArticleFri, 13 Sep 2019 13:35:03 GMT560230501NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-13T13:35:03ZIt's Cabaret Time at Ovations on Three Special Monday Nightshttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/paul-hope-cabaret-returns-to-ovations-11353065
If you're a fan of the music from Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, then the next three Monday nights at Ovations nightclub are where you'll want to be as Paul Hope Cabaret presents the music of Frank Loesser. Hope, the former artistic director...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:04:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/paul-hope-cabaret-returns-to-ovations-11353065Margaret Downing2019-09-13T12:04:00ZTUTS Presents a Standout Production of A Chorus Line at the Hobby Centerhttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-a-review-of-a-chorus-line-at-tuts-11353326
There are quite a few one-offs in the history of the Broadway musical, hits like Oklahoma, misses like Allegro or Pacific Overtures. But A Chorus Line (1975) stands out. Different in every way from a standard plot show, yet a tremendous smash, ranked 7th among the longest-running musicals ever, A...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:56:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-a-review-of-a-chorus-line-at-tuts-11353326D. L. Groover2019-09-13T11:56:00ZPhantogram's Return Sells Out White Oakhttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/phantogram-sells-out-white-oak-music-hall-11353286
Phantogram plays to a sold out show in Houston, Texas at the White Oak Music Hall.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:36:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/phantogram-sells-out-white-oak-music-hall-11353286Cameron Martinez2019-09-13T11:36:00ZOpenings and Closings: Candente, Postino Montrose Debut Next Week, Flying Biscuit is Openhttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/candente-postino-montrose-debut-next-week-flying-biscuit-is-open-11351228
Candente, 4306 Yoakum, opens September 16. The new Tex-Mex&nbsp; restaurant comes from Sambrooks Management Company. Like another Sambrooks holding, The Pit Room, Candente will focus on smoke and high quality meats, such as prime Niman Ranch skirt steak. Candente's Tampiquena will feature a 9 ounce prime Niman Ranch ribeye topped...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/candente-postino-montrose-debut-next-week-flying-biscuit-is-open-11351228Lorretta Ruggiero2019-09-13T10:00:00Z4 Things to Consider When Getting Rid of Old Computers and Smart Phoneshttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/getting-rid-of-an-old-computer-or-phone-four-things-to-consider-11353127
Technology changes rapidly. As a result, there are new versions of computers, smart phones and other tech products coming out seemingly every week. Apple just announced the new iPhone 11 and early adopters are already preordering them. But even if you aren't an early adopter and you ride your tech...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/getting-rid-of-an-old-computer-or-phone-four-things-to-consider-11353127Jeff Balke2019-09-13T10:00:00ZWallflower Records is Set to Take Over Cactus Music (And the World)https://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-wallflower-records-cactus-music-takeover-cactus-music-september-14-2019-11352635
A few Februaries ago, Corey Savage attended Lolipop Records’ Lolipop Your Heart Out music festival in Los Angeles. As he took in sets by the label’s bands – acts like Mystic Braves, The Creation Factory and Psychomagic – inspiration struck. He decided then and there that he had to start...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-wallflower-records-cactus-music-takeover-cactus-music-september-14-2019-11352635Jesse Sendejas Jr.2019-09-13T10:00:00ZReviews For The Easily Distracted: Hustlershttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-hustlers-11352621
Title: Hustlers Describe This Movie In One Grosse Pointe Blank Quote: GROCER:&nbsp;Workers of the world, unite!&nbsp; Brief Plot Synopsis:&nbsp;Stripper swap hearts of gold for gold cards. Rating Using Random Objects Relevant To The Film:&nbsp;3.5 Stevie Wonders out of 5. Tagline:&nbsp;"Inspired by a true story." Better Tagline:&nbsp;"The BABFL of Wall Street"...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-hustlers-11352621Pete Vonder Haar2019-09-13T10:00:00ZStill Vibrating: the Endless Charisma of the Vibratorshttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-vibrate-with-forty-years-of-punk-11351700
For decades, the Vibrators have exhibited exhilarating, buzzing guitar hooks galore and tight, compact, and melodic songs that hum in the brain for weeks on end. With sheer charisma, staying power, and endless back-to-basics churning pop-punk, they make time itself collapse. The promise of 1976 — the idea that music should avoid overly-pretentious, bloated, elitist formulas — is deeply imprinted in their swift, compelling music, which is pogo perfect.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-vibrate-with-forty-years-of-punk-11351700David Ensminger2019-09-13T09:00:00ZNFL Week 2 — This Weekend's Best Betshttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/steelers-rams-among-week-2-nfl-plays-11351767
Week 1 of the 2019 NFL gambling season is on the books, and it went about as well as could be expected, with a nice 5-1 ATS start to the year. Beyond that, in the "everything was falling right for me on Sunday" category, not only did Kyler Murray's feverish...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/steelers-rams-among-week-2-nfl-plays-11351767Sean Pendergast2019-09-13T09:00:00ZAustralia's Ancient History is Preserved by Contemporary Artists in "Mapa Wiya"https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-mapa-wiya-your-maps-not-needed-at-the-menil-collection-11351958
With a history that dates back 50,000 years (or more) to Mungo Man LM3 and Mungo Lady, and on a continent that at one time supported 500 different language groups, the histories of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been preserved through songs, performances, oral histories, sculptures and...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-mapa-wiya-your-maps-not-needed-at-the-menil-collection-11351958Susie Tommaney2019-09-13T09:00:00ZHouston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: An EaDo Pub Crawl and Mexican Independence Day Brunchhttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/things-to-do-the-best-things-to-eat-and-drink-in-houston-this-weekend-11352594
Here’s a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: AfriFEST at Houston Baptist University Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. 7502 Fondren The 7th annual AfriFEST will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Houston Baptist University. A celebration of all that is Africa, the Houston African Festival will include...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/things-to-do-the-best-things-to-eat-and-drink-in-houston-this-weekend-11352594Brooke Viggiano2019-09-13T09:00:00ZTop Moments From the 3rd Democratic Debatehttp://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Top-Moments-from-the-3rd-Democratic-Debate-560194621.html
https://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GettyImages-1167634729-16x9.jpg<br /><br/><br/>Photo Credit: AFP/Getty ImagesMarketing ParallaxFri, 13 Sep 2019 04:28:19 GMT560194621NBC 7 STAFF2019-09-13T04:28:19ZWhining and Dining: A Baby, A Triple-Decker and Some Pickles at Kenny & Ziggy’shttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/dining-out-with-a-baby-in-houston-11351797
Life has changed for this food writer. As a brand-new mom, poppin’ bottles has taken on a slightly different meaning. But while I find myself seeking out diaper changing tables for the first time ever, I’m still on the hunt for all the awesome happy hours, exciting menus and H-town...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:32:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/dining-out-with-a-baby-in-houston-11351797Brooke Viggiano2019-09-12T12:32:00ZLast Night: The National at White Oak Music Hallhttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/review-the-national-at-white-oak-music-hall-9-11-19-11352662
The National White Oak Music Hall September 11, 2019 Matt Berninger's voice sounds like a stiff drink. His gruff baritone has been likened to bourbon, and he typically serves it neat. But on his band's latest record — and its accompanying tour, which visited Houston's White Oak Music Hall on...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:35:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/review-the-national-at-white-oak-music-hall-9-11-19-11352662Matthew Keever2019-09-12T11:35:00ZMexstep's Resistir Is a Moving Album for the Timeshttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-mexstep-axelrad-september-13-2019-11351944
Sometimes music is the only facsimile of an answer to our modern troubles. The right album at the right time can offer insight and solace when all semblance of reason escapes us. On the day a coward, fueled by racist and fascist rhetoric, drove hundreds of miles to shoot innocent...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-mexstep-axelrad-september-13-2019-11351944Jesse Sendejas Jr.2019-09-12T10:00:00ZNFL Week 2: Jaguars vs Texans — Four Things To Watch Forhttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/texans-looking-for-first-2019-win-in-home-opener-against-jags-11351763
I'll say this for Texans head coach (and de facto general manager) Bill O'Brien — if he is pushing all of his chips into the middle of the table for 2019 (and certainly, his behavior indicates that's precisely what he is doing, even if his words contradict that), he is...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/texans-looking-for-first-2019-win-in-home-opener-against-jags-11351763Sean Pendergast2019-09-12T10:00:00Z10 Best Bets This Weekend: Sunday Polo and Jockeying for the Oval Officehttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-best-bets-for-a-great-weekend-in-houston-september-12-15-2019-11341011
All eyes are on Houston this Thursday with the Democratic debates, but that's just the opening volley for this weekend in Houston. We've got the "David Beckham of polo" coming for the International Cup, more than a few theater offerings, and Paul Anka kicking off the 125th season for The...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-best-bets-for-a-great-weekend-in-houston-september-12-15-2019-11341011Susie Tommaney2019-09-12T09:00:00ZWhat Happened to Wade Miley?https://www.houstonpress.com/news/sorting-out-wade-mileys-issues-11352573
Prior to Astros starter Wade Miley's last two passes through the rotation, he had the third best ERA in the American League. The lefty's story for 2019 has been the kind of miracle reclamation project that has become synonymous with the Astros and their data-driven approach to baseball. It wasn't...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.houstonpress.com/news/sorting-out-wade-mileys-issues-11352573Jeff Balke2019-09-12T09:00:00Z